Moravian Christmas Cookies

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MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Shortening
2 1/4 c Brown sugar
1 qt Molasses
8 c Flour
1 tb Cloves
1 tb Cinnamon
1 t Ginger
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 x *dissolved in:
1 t Vinegar

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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