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A traditional German holiday cookie often decorated with St. Nick’s picture
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About the Recipe: This is a traditional German holiday cookie that is often decorated with pictures of St. Nicolas and included as a special treat for children on December 6th. It’s a honey or molasses cookie, filled with sweet spice flavors. Some of them include candied orange or lemon peels in the dough. What a wonderful way to share traditions!
Recipe Adapted from recipe submitted on https://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2010/12/st-nicholas-gingerbread-cookies.html
Heart Warming Story about the Recipe:
The real Saint Nicholas was a generous Catholic saint from Turkey, who loved giving secret little surprise gifts to children in need. The story migrated and adapted to the various regions, where the saint continues to be celebrated on a special day for children.
On December 6th (or 5th) of each year, Saint Nicolas is said to pay a visit to the children in Eastern and Northern France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and many parts of eastern Europe to bring special treats to the good children.
pdf for Copy of Recipe – St. Nicholas Gingerbread Cookies
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