Colonial Spice Cookies: History and Recipe with Candiss Cowan

In this video, Candiss gives a little history on spice cookies made during the Colonial era. The ingredients were costly, which is why they were made only once a year during the holidays. She explains a recipe from Colonial Williamsburg prepared in two ways: English and Dutch.

In this video, Candiss gives a little history on spice cookies made during the Colonial era. The ingredients were costly, which is why they were made only once a year during the holidays.

She explains a recipe from Colonial Williamsburg prepared in two ways: English and Dutch.

Get cookies in a jar!

Visit our Holiday Gift Shop between 12/4 and 12/22 to buy a jar filled with all the dry ingredients—just add butter, molasses, and heavy cream. Discounts for members.

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