German Christmas Cookies

German Christmas Cookies

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A tradition our grandma started years ago was gifting the grandkids a batch of a new kind of cookie each holiday season. We loved it because, well, they were always sweet and sugary, and we got to...

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  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
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  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup margarine
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons anise extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting

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