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Moravian Christmas Cookies
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Christmas
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Cookies
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Desserts
Ingredients: 2
cups
Shortening 1
quart
Molasses 1
tablespoon
Cloves 1
teaspoon
Ginger
*dissolved in: 2 1/4
cups
Brown sugar 8
cups
Flour 1
tablespoon
Cinnamon 1/2
teaspoon
Baking soda 1
teaspoon
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-F about 10 minutes. Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.
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