MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Moravian Christmas Cookies image

Make and share this Moravian Christmas Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dark molasses
1 1/3 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup lard or 1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon orange extract
4 -5 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mace
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • Combine molasses, sugar, lard and soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water over low heat. Melt and cool.
  • Add orange extract. Gradually add flour sifted with spices.
  • Dough should be firm.
  • Mix and knead thoroughly.
  • Cover well and set in cool place to ripen.
  • Roll small amounts of dough to 1/16" - 1/8" thick on a well floured board.
  • Cut into shapes with floured cutters. Use old-fashioned cookie cutters for added interest.
  • Place on greased tins, smoothing out any air bubbles.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until light brown--watch carefully.

Mdtohin Khan
[email protected]

I love how these cookies taste like they're from a bakery. They're so professional-looking and delicious.


Martin Ndakolo
[email protected]

These cookies are the perfect addition to any Christmas cookie platter. They're so festive and delicious.


Michael Revere
[email protected]

I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Mahmudullah Hasan
[email protected]

I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for chocolate chips. The cookies were still delicious!


Tonya Mabin
[email protected]

These cookies are way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Elijah Kaniatobe
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out flat and crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Makhoase Rapita
[email protected]

I was a little disappointed with these cookies. They were a bit too dry for my taste.


jaik george
[email protected]

These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they look so festive on a Christmas platter.


Samith Lakshitha
[email protected]

I had a little trouble getting the dough to the right consistency, but once I did, the cookies turned out great. They're so light and fluffy!


Tanveer Haider
[email protected]

These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a lot of fun to make, especially with kids.


Orum Harmony
[email protected]

I'm not usually a big fan of Christmas cookies, but these were really good. They're not too sweet and they have a nice, subtle flavor.


Lemon Khan
[email protected]

I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Ghulam Akbar Pandrani
[email protected]

These cookies were a hit at our Christmas party! They're so delicious and festive.


Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #for-large-groups     #healthy     #rolled-cookies     #desserts     #american     #oven     #holiday-event     #cookies-and-brownies     #dietary     #christmas     #northeastern-united-states     #equipment     #number-of-servings