Moravian Ginger Cookies I

Moravian Ginger Cookies I

by Naël Roger 2 years ago
4.1 (9)
44.7 kcal
7.7 g carbs
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Description

Crispy and very thin.

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 dash ground allspice
Directions
  1. 1. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and molasses until smooth. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and allspice; blend into the creamed mixture. Work dough with hands until well blended. Cover and chill for about 4 hours. Dough must be thoroughly chilled to hold together.
  2. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out dough paper thin a little at a time. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets.
  3. 3. Bake 5 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 5 dozen
calories: 44.7 kcal
carbohydrates: 7.7 g
protein: 0.5 g
saturated fat: 0.3 g
sodium: 51 mg
fiber: 0.2 g
sugar: 2.9 g