Authentic Moravian Ginger Cookies

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WEBJun 7, 2015 · Instructions. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine vegetable shortening, brown sugar, molasses, baking soda, cinnamon, …

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine vegetable shortening, brown sugar, molasses, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt; heat until warm, mashing out any lumps. Remove from heat; while still warm, stir in flour. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
3. When read to bake, take only as much dough as you will need out of the refrigerator. (Unused dough may be stored in the refrigerator as long as a month - in fact, cookies are better if dough has "mellowed" for awhile.)
4. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface, using as little flour as possible. Also flour rolling pin. Roll dough out paper thin (or as thin as possible) and cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place onto prepared cookie sheets.

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Moravian Spice Cookies with Honey Spiced Honey …

WEBDec 31, 2020 · Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer beat together the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg yolk and honey until combined. Add the …

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1. In a bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, turmeric, white pepper, coriander, allspice, ginger, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer beat together the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg yolk and honey until combined. Add the flour mixture and stir to combine completely. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and knead the dough gently so there are no dry spots.
3. Heat oven to 325ºF.
4. Working with ¼ of the dough at a time, roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper until it is very thin, about 1/16 of an inch. Chill on a baking sheet in the freezer while you roll the remaining dough.

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