Easy Moravian Christmas Cookies
Moravian Christmas Cookies recipe
Yield
120 servingsPrep
30 minCook
10 minReady
90 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
vegetable shortening
*see note |
*
|
| 2 ¼ | cups |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 1 | quart |
molasses
|
*
|
| 8 | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
cloves
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
ginger
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
baking soda
dissolved in: |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
vinegar
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
vegetable shortening
*see note |
*
|
| 532 | ml |
brown sugar
|
*
|
| 0.9 | l |
molasses
|
*
|
| 1.9 | l |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 15 | ml |
cloves
|
|
| 15 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 5 | ml |
ginger
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
baking soda
dissolved in: |
|
| 5 | ml |
vinegar
|
|
Directions
Use a mixture of butter and lard for the shortening.
Sift the flour and spices together.
Add sugar and mix well. Work in the shortening with the finger tips or with a pastry blender.
Add baking soda and molasses and mix thoroughly.
Chill.
Roll very thin on floured board and cut with fancy cookie cutters.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃) about 10 minutes.
Decorate cookies if needed.
