Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Moravian Christmas Cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe. These sweet treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or gifts for loved ones. Experience the joy of baking and sharing these festive cookies with your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In a separate larger bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Fold in chopped almonds.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
