
My grandmother and I invented this tree together one Christmas in Norway. I thought my grandmother was being so creative by hand-cutting the tree and leaves (the SNOW was my idea). But in retrospect, I wonder if maybe she just couldn't locate the cookie cutters? Regardless, it was a happy accident, because I think our tree is just FAB!
Makes about 3 large trees
You will need:
1 1/2 cups dark molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup cold water
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one cookie sheet.
- Mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and melted butter.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves and cinnamon.
- Add to sugar mixture and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured board.
- Hand cut leafs and a tree trunk, its really easy just use a sharp small knife. Place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Assemble the trees on large trays.
- Dust with confectioners sugar... a.k.a. snow!
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