🌟 Moravian Christmas Cookies Recipe 🌟
🕒 Total Time: 12 minutes
🍽 Servings: 100 cookies
🍪 Category: Dessert | Christmas | Healthy
🔥 Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, Healthy, Christmas, < 15 Mins, For Large Groups, Oven
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dark molasses
- 1 1/3 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup flour
- 4-5 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon mace
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon clove
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 48.9
- Fat: 1.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Sodium: 21.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.2g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 4.8g
- Protein: 0.5g
Instructions:
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🍯 In a saucepan, combine dark molasses, brown sugar, lard, and baking soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water over low heat. Allow the mixture to melt and cool.
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🍊 Add orange extract to the cooled mixture. Gradually add flour sifted with spices, ensuring a well-blended consistency. The dough should be firm.
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🤲 Mix and knead the dough thoroughly, then cover it well and set it in a cool place to ripen. This step allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
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🍪 Roll small amounts of the dough to a thickness of 1/16″ to 1/8″ on a well-floured board.
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✂️ Cut the dough into festive shapes using floured cutters. For added interest, consider using old-fashioned cookie cutters that evoke a sense of tradition.
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🍽️ Place the cut-out cookies on greased tins, smoothing out any air bubbles for a consistent bake.
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🔥 Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cookies for approximately 12 minutes or until they achieve a light brown color. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-baking.
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🎄 Once baked, let the Moravian Christmas Cookies cool on a wire rack. Enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen during this festive baking process!
🌈 Recipe Notes:
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, and the recipe yields a generous serving size suitable for larger groups.
- Experiment with various cookie cutter shapes to add a personal touch to your Christmas cookie collection.
🌟 User Reviews:
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – “A delightful holiday treat! The spices blend perfectly, and the cookies have a nice, light texture.” – HappyBaker23
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) – “Great recipe for a classic Christmas cookie. Easy to follow, and the result is a crowd-pleaser!” – FestiveFoodie45
These Moravian Christmas Cookies, with their rich molasses flavor and aromatic spices, are sure to become a cherished part of your holiday traditions. Share the joy by baking a batch for your loved ones! 🎁🍪
