Moravian Christmas Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
| Brown sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), firmly packed | |
| Cinnamon | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Allspice | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Baking soda | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Molasses | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Shortening | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Ginger | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Nutmeg | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Cloves | 3⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 4 Cup (64 tbs), sifted |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 4102 Calories from Fat 955
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 108 g166.7%
Saturated Fat 26.8 g134.1%
Trans Fat 13.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2139.4 mg89.1%
Total Carbohydrates 739 g246.3%
Dietary Fiber 16.3 g65.2%
Sugars 288.8 g
Protein 52 g104.3%
Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C 2.2%
Calcium 81.8% Iron 220.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Heat molasses just to the boiling point but do not boil.
Stir in the shortening until absolutely smooth.
Cool slightly, then beat in the sugar spice mixture.
Now knead in the flour with your hands until dough holds together.
Shape into a big ball and chill in the refrigerator until firm.
This dough will keep for weeks so you can bake as many cookies as you want at a time.
Break off pieces of the dough and roll paper thin on a lightly floured board.
Cut into circles, place on a greased cooky sheet, and bake 6 to 8 minutes in a preheated 375° oven.
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