{"product_id":"monastery-cookie-trio","title":"Monastery Cookie Trio","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Monastery Immaculate\u003cbr\u003eConception, Ferdinand, Indiana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonastery Cookie Trio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGingersnap Cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e, made by Benedictine sisters in the monastery's bakery, using sugar and spice and all things nice! These sugar-coated cookies, with their chewy texture and spicy flavor, are perfect with coffee, tea, or a tall glass of milk. Like the pleasing tastes of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, gingersnaps have been a favorite for centuries. Since they are said to have been invented by Benedictine monks, the sisters feel that they're part of their history too. 6 oz bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimply Lemon Cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e m\u003cspan\u003eade by\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBenedictine sisters\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the monastery's bakery. With a crisp exterior and a chewy center, their intense lemon flavor is derived chiefly from the zest and juice of fresh lemons. The finely granulated sugar that coats the outside of the cookies makes them neither too tart nor too sweet. It's difficult to eat just one of these refreshing and comforting cookies. 8 oz bag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHildegard Mini Cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e, made by Benedictine sisters in the monastery's bakery, using simple ingredients: flour, brown sugar, eggs, salt, butter, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and almonds. The recipe for these cookies came from 12th century Benedictine polymath \u003cb\u003eHildegard von Bingen\u003c\/b\u003e, who recommended them for slowing the aging process, creating a cheerful countenance, lightening a heavy heart, and releasing intelligence. They're delicious, too! 8 oz bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonastery Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/INFE1-lg_500_x_302_0011ef39-8b56-4748-b0ef-946d1c55d4a8.jpg?v=1735161938\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonastery Immaculate Conception: Ferdinand, Indiana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ferdinand Benedictines are one of the largest Benedictine communities of women in the United States -- over 100 members strong and thriving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonastery Immaculate Conception was founded in 1867 by four young Benedictine sisters who came to Ferdinand to teach the children of area settlers. More than 1,000 women have entered the community over the last 150+ years. They've expanded their ministries beyond education and beyond Ferdinand. Today, they serve as teachers, social workers, parish ministers, counselors, nurses, attorneys, youth ministers, administrators, entrepreneurs, activists, chaplains, librarians and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history of Monastery Baked Goods is rooted in a love of baking among the sisters. In support of Christkindlmarkt, an annual German festival held in Ferdinand, the sisters started making and selling Springerle, a traditional German cookie. Today they produce a variety of cookies and other baked goods whose sales help to support their ministries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monastery Baked Goods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67817915744335,"sku":"4510","price":29.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/3480\/5839\/files\/cookiebundle.jpg?v=1792524419","url":"https:\/\/monasterygreetings.com\/products\/monastery-cookie-trio","provider":"Monastery Greetings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}