Moravian Spice Cookie

Moravian Spice Cookie

AKA “World’s Thinnest Cookie”

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 3h
Total Time: 3h 5m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 40
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

57
Calories
1.5g
Fat
10.3g
Carbohydrates
0.7g
Protein
2mg
Cholesterol
24mg
Sodium
Moravian Spice Cookie

Recipe Description

At my design studio, we like to offer our clients a cup of tea or coffee during our meetings. I love to prep a jar of these Moravian Spice Cookies to accompany that cup and break the ice before we begin our discussion of art and interior design. That extra touch of homemade, makes designing one’s own house, inspirational.

Described as a thin, crisp cookie using a blend of spices and molasses, this infamous recipe can date back to the 18th century and loved all across Colonial America.

To make Moravian Spice Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Moravian Spice Cookie

Recipe Features

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No specific cuisine for this recipe

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Melt butter

    3 min
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    Melt butter, over low heat until the butter turns light brown.

  2. 2

    Add molasses, sugar and oil

    3 min
    Step 2 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Add in the molasses, brown sugar and oil and continue stirring until the sugar is melted.

  3. 3

    Let it cool

    5 min
    Step 3 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Transfer to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 mins.

  4. 4

    Add the spices and baking soda

    2 min
    Step 4 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Add the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and baking soda. Mix well.

  5. 5

    Add the flour

    5 min
    Step 5 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Adding ½ cup of flour at a time, beating continuously until just blended.

  6. 6

    Rest the dough

    2h
    Step 6 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Place the dough onto a large sheet of plastic wrap and flatten into a disk shape. Wrap up the dough with the plastic and let it rest for 1-2 hours before rolling.

    NOTE: dough can be made up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before rolling.

  7. 7

    Preheat oven

    15 min

    Preheat oven to 350 °F.

  8. 8

    Line baking trays with parchment paper.

    1 min
    Step 8 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Line baking trays with parchment paper.

  9. 9

    Portion the the dough

    10 min
    Step 9 - Moravian Spice CookieStep 9 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Divide the dough in half and rewear the unused portion. Roll out the dough on a floured surface as thin as possible (less than 1/16 inch). Cut out the cookies with a small 2 inch cutter and place them about ¼ inch apart, on the baking sheets.

  10. 10

    Bake the cookie.

    10 min
    Step 10 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Bake each sheet in preheated oven for 8-10 mins or until the cookies are crisp and just beginning to brown on the edges.

  11. 11

    Remove the cookies from the oven

    10 min
    Step 11 - Moravian Spice Cookie

    Remove the cookies from the oven immediately and place on cooling rack for 5-10 mins. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Try this Moravian Spice Cookie in your own client meeting, for that extra practical and posh touch. Let us know and tag #cookmerecipes in your own baking posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Xavier Thompson
April 18, 2025
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Delicious recipe!

Olive
January 11, 2025
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Superb cookies! They brought warmth to our design meetings.

Kenny
October 15, 2023
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Superb! I tried these for a design meeting, and they were a hit! The crispness and blend of spices added a lovely touch to our discussions. I’ll definitely be making more to share with clients!

QuickCookieQueen
October 9, 2023
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These cookies are super delish! I made 'em for a meeting, and everyone loved the flavor. So cozy!

Xena
October 1, 2023
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I baked these cookies for my clients and they were a hit! The spices are a game changer, so unique and delish. Love that they add warmth to my meetings.

Greg Thompson
July 4, 2023
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Man, these Moravian Spice Cookies are a total hit! I whipped up a batch for a work meeting and they were gone in minutes. The spices really warm up the room and my clients loved them. Super easy to make too! Definitely gonna keep this recipe handy for my next gathering.

Vicky
June 5, 2023
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These cookies are a hit at my studio meetings. Simple and delicious, they bring everyone together over tea.

Faith
March 1, 2023
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OMG, these Moravian Spice Cookies are a hit at my studio! I always serve 'em with tea during client meetings. They totally bring the vibes! Love them!

Isabella
December 18, 2022
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I made these Moravian Spice Cookies for a client meeting at my design studio. They were a hit! Everyone loved the crispness and spices. It added a nice personal touch to our gathering.

Yasmin
November 27, 2022
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OMG, these Moravian Spice Cookies are a hit! I bake a batch for my design meetings, and my clients adore 'em. Such a simple recipe, but the flavor? Exceptional! So proud to share homemade goodness.

Rebecca London
June 27, 2021
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Simply wonderful cookies!

Hannah
September 24, 2020
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I made these Moravian Spice Cookies for a client meeting at my design studio. Everyone loved them! Their crisp texture and rich flavor really added a nice touch to our tea time. Plus, it was fun to bake them from scratch. I felt like a real chef, and it warmed the whole meeting!

Yolanda
March 11, 2020
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¡Increíblemente delicioso postre!

Rachel
July 19, 2019
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! Their favorite is the spice flavor, and they went great with our afternoon tea. Perfect for any gathering.

Athina
April 25, 2019
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I love it! Thank you, Jelena!

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