Delight in the timeless charm of Moravian Christmas Cookies, an essential treat for the holiday season. Renowned for their paper-thin crispness and warming spices, these cookies combine the rich flavors of molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg for an aroma that evokes festive cheer. Crafted with a buttery dough that's chilled for easy handling, these delicate confections are cut into whimsical shapes using holiday-themed cookie cutters. Whether served alongside a steaming cup of hot chocolate or packaged as homemade gifts, these cookies are sure to impress. Perfectly balanced between sweetness and spice, these nostalgic holiday cookies are a must-bake tradition you’ll savor year after year!
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the molasses to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a smooth dough is formed.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove one dough disk from the refrigerator, and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to an even thickness of about 1/16 inch.
Use festive cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and carefully transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to avoid overbaking since they are thin.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat with the remaining dough, re-rolling scraps as needed.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy with hot cocoa or tea!
Serving size | 950.5 grams (950.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 4175 |
Total Fat 198.20g | 254% |
Saturated Fat 113.70g | 569% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
Cholesterol 500mg | 167% |
Sodium 1332mg | 58% |
Total Carbohydrate 585.50g | 213% |
Dietary Fiber 13.80g | 49% |
Total Sugars 292.10g | |
Protein 40.80g | 82% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 640mg | 49% |
Iron 27mg | 150% |
Potassium 3097mg | 66% |
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