Moravian Christmas Cookies
These thin, spicy molasses cookies are popular in the South.

Ingredients
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1/2 cup molasses
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
1.
Stir together molasses and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, cloves, pepper, mustard, and allspice until well combined. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2.
Roll each portion of dough on a lightly floured surface until 1/16 inch thick. Cut with a floured 2-inch scalloped round cutter. Place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Makes about 66.
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