Half Moons Iii

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup lard
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups molasses
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 7 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. In a very large bowl, cream together the lard and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the molasses and sour cream. Combine the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, baking soda, salt and flour. Stir dry ingredients into the molasses mixture until they are completely absorbed, then fold in the pecans. Cover dough and chill overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out with a half moon cookie cutter or cut into circles, then cut the circles in half. Place cookies at least 1 inch apart onto unprepared cookie sheets.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

873 kcal 44% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 49g 63% DV
Carbs 124.7g 45% DV
Fiber 30.2g 100% DV
Sugar 45.9g 92% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16665.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1153.8mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 26mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 31.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 11.1mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 683.8mg 53% DV
Iron 9.9mg 55% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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