Moravian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Moravian Christmas Cookies are a type of cookie that originated in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic. They are made with a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, eggs, butter, and spices. The cookies are typically cut into thin, round shapes and then baked.

 2 c Shortening
 2 1/4 c Brown sugar
 1 qt Molasses
 8 c Flour
 1 tb Cloves
 1 tb Cinnamon
 1 ts Ginger
 ½ ts Baking soda
 1 x dissolved in:
 1 ts Vinegar

1

Use a mixture of butter and lard for the shortening.

2

Sift the flour andspices together.

3

Add sugar and mix well.

4

Work in the shortening with thefinger tips or with a pastry blender.

5

Add baking soda and molasses and mixthoroughly.

6

Chill.

7

Roll very thin on floured board and cut with fancycookie cutters.

8

Bake at 350-F about 10 minutes.