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Moravian Christmas Cookies
2 c Shortening 2 1/4 c Brown sugar 1 qt Molasses 8 c Flour 1 T Cloves 1 T Cinnamon 1 t Ginger 1/2 t Baking soda 1 x *dissolved in: 1 t Vinegar Use a mixture of butter and lard for ...
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Ingredients8 items
Ingredients
- 2cup shortening
- 21/4 c brown sugar
- 1qt molasses
- 8cup flour
- 1tsp cloves
- 1tsp cinnamon
- 1tsp ginger
- 1/2tsp baking soda
Directions
- 1
2 c Shortening 2 1/4 c Brown sugar 1 qt Molasses 8 c Flour 1 T Cloves 1 T Cinnamon 1 t Ginger 1/2 t Baking soda 1 x *dissolved in: 1 t Vineg
- 2
Sift the flour and spices together
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Add sugar and mix well
- 4
Work in the shortening with the finger tips or with a pastry blender
- 5
Add baking soda and molasses and mix thoroughly
- 6
Roll very thin on floured board and cut with fancy cookie cutters
- 7
Bake at 350-F about 10 minutes
- 8
Source: Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.