Moravian Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2.25 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup lard
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 cups molasses

Instructions

1. 1

   Sift flour, cinnamon, and ginger together in a large bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Work lard and butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender.

2. 2

   Combine vinegar and baking soda in a small bowl; mix to dissolve. Add mixture to the flour mixture in the bowl. Add molasses and mix thoroughly. Place dough in the refrigerator until chilled, about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4. 4

   Roll dough out very thin on a floured surface. Cut into shapes using fancy cookie cutters.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.