MORAVIAN SPICE COOKIES
These cookies are hailed to be the "worlds thinnest cookies".;or so says the history of cookies book. These cookies have ingredients you would not expect to find in cookies , such as mustard and pepper- I know who would have thought. They are also frozen between the rolling and the preparation . This recipe makes a lot of...
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cookies
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl beat together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg yolk and beat well until combine.
- 2. In another bowl combine the flour and all remaining ingredients,blend well and add to the molasses mixture in small amounts at a time. Dough will be loose and crumbly. Gently press dough to make a soft mound then take 1/3 of the dough and place on a piece of parchment paper;pat into a rectangle. Place another piece of paper on top and roll as thin as possible (1/16-inch thick). Repeat with remaining dough.
- 3. Gently peel back top paper,replace paper and freeze for 30 minutes. Remove from freezer remove top paper and cut cookies with a 2-inch round or other cookie cutter. Place cookie on a clean piece of parchment paper on cookie sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
- 4. Heat oven to 325^. Remove cookies from freezer ; sprinkle tops with cinnamon/sugar if desired. Bake for 10 minutes. Yes that is the correct time. But check on them as ovens bake differently. They should be brown but not to dark- this depends on if you used light or dark molasses and brown sugar. If you do not cinnamon/sugar the tops. You can frost with a glaze when cooled.
- 5. Glaze: 1 c. sifted powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond flavoring(extract) 1 1/2 Tablespoons water as needed (milk will make the frosting too soft Blend sugar,salt and flavoring, add water to desired spreading consistency.
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We Uy
[email protected]Overall, these are a great recipe for Moravian spice cookies. They're easy to make, delicious, and festive.
Sulaman Ali
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more butter or oil next time.
Lucky pak pak
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Francesca Bus
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of molasses, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The spices really help to balance out the molasses flavor.
Anu Shah
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up extra molasses. I always have some leftover after making gingerbread, and these cookies are a great way to use it up.
Md Samsu
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.
amar rajbanshi
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to get kids involved in baking. They're easy to make and the kids will love decorating them.
Vicentia Obinkyere
[email protected]I love the history behind these cookies. They're a traditional Moravian recipe that's been passed down for generations.
Manuel Solis
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're individually wrapped, so they're easy to transport and share.
Honourebel Family
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different spice cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The molasses gives the cookies a really rich and complex flavor.
MC Move
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Abbakar Balarabe
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and Christmassy. They're sure to be a hit at any holiday party.
Robert Lapread
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a great way to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.
oguichen Anderson Festus
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of spice cookies, but these Moravian spice cookies are an exception. They're so flavorful and addictive. I can't stop eating them!
Rj Sohel
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! I made them for a Christmas party last year and everyone loved them. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Meagan Krause
[email protected]I've been making these Moravian spice cookies for years, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love the way the spices and molasses complement each other.
Maryam Dantani1414
[email protected]These Moravian spice cookies are a delightful treat! The combination of spices and molasses gives them a unique and delicious flavor. They're perfect for Christmas or any other holiday gathering.