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Join me as I make Lunitari (Red Moon) Cookies - From Tika’s Cookbook for the first time! This is a recipe from Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home sourcebook, originally released in 1987. The recipes are compiled by Tika Waylan Majere.







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Tika's Cookie Jar







Festival of the Eye







This tradition undoubtedly had its origins back in the days when magic-users honored the moons which gave them power. It takes place during the rare time when all three moons are in alignment, forming what appears to be a great eye in the sky.







According to ancient legend, on this night wizards went from door to door, offering their services in the performance of minor magics without charge. They were given food and small gifts in return. When wizards fell into ill repute in the days before the Cataclysm, this custom ceased. But now children go from door co door, pretending co be wizards and performing tricks. In return, the children are given their choice of these cookies.







From Tika’s Cookbook







Lunitari (Red Moon) Cookies







Batter:







* 3 cups flour* 1 cup sugar* 2 teaspoons baking powder* 1 teaspoon salt* ¼ cup wheat germ* ¾ cup butter or margarine* 2 eggs* ¾ cup buttermilk or sour milk* 1 teaspoon vanilla* 1 tablespoon orange peel (optional)







Topping:







* 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with ½teaspoon cinnamon* 2 tablespoons milk







Blend dry batter ingredients together. Cut butter in with pastry cutter until mixture resembles a course meal. Add orange peel (optional). Moisten the mixture with the eggs, milk, and Butter. Dough will be sticky, and soft. Place on well-floured board and knead very gently, just Enough to make the dough easier to roll.







Roll out dough ½ inch thick; cut into 2-inch circles. Place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Brush top of each cookie with a dab of milk and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.







Bake at 400 degrees for 1O minutes. Cookies should be golden brown. Cool on racks until hard enough to hold shape. These are best served fresh, especially warm. Makes 3 dozen.