Moravian Cookies

Name: Moravian Cookies
Ingredients: 1 pt. plus 2 c. Grandma's molasses; 1 lb. brown sugar; 4 lb. plain flour (approximately); 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. hot water; 1 small box cinnamon; 1 small box cloves; 1 lb. Crisco shortening

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 pt. plus 2 c. Grandma's molasses
1 lb. brown sugar
4 lb. plain flour (approximately)
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. hot water
1 small box cinnamon
1 small box cloves
1 lb. Crisco shortening

Directions

1

In large bowl, mix together flour, sugar and shortening.
2

Make a
3

hole in center.
4

Pour in molasses.
5

Add spices, salt and soda. Blend well.
6

Add hot water.
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(Add more flour if necessary to form a soft dough.)
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(These ingredients should all be mixed by hand.) Refrigerate overnight before baking.
9

Roll out a fist sized ball of dough on floured surface.
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(Should roll very thin.)
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Cut with assorted cutters.
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Bake at 325° for approximately 3 to 5 minutes.