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Join me as I make Nuitari (Black 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 to be wizards and performing tricks. In return, the children are given their choice of these cookies.







From Tika’s Cookbook







Nuitari (Black Moon) Cookies







* ½ cup white shortening* 2 teaspoons vanilla* 6 tablespoons powdered cocoa* 2 cups flour* ½ teaspoon salt* ½ cup powdered sugar* 1½ cups granulated sugar* 2 eggs* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil* 2 teaspoons baking powder* ½ cup milk* ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)







Cream shortening and granulated sugar together. Add vanilla and eggs; beat until light. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and add to shortening mixture; blend well. Add milk; stir until smooth. Mixture will be quite soft. Add nuts if desired. Chill 3 hours or overnight.







Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, and place them on greased cookie sheets at least 2 inches apart. Cookies will flatten, crinkle, and spread out. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 13 minutes. Cookies should still be moist inside like brownies. Let cool on wire racks until cookies are hard enough to hold shape. Seal cookies in airtight container once cooled. Makes 4 dozen.