OLD GERMAN HONEY COOKIES

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I got this recipe from my grandmother who got it from her grandmother. She had to translate it and then figure out measurements. The original recipe called for "enough flour to make a dough". Thankfully grandma knew what kind of dough.

Provided by Darlene

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup honey
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt together sugar, shortening and honey. Let cool.
  • Mix together eggs, vanilla, baking soda and ginger. Gradually add to cooled honey mixture.
  • Slowly add 4 cups of flour to mixture. Stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) until golden (about 12-15 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 20 g

Sakib Ahammed
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Aliyan Jan
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These cookies are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


Pro_Gamer_YT
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for honey cookies.


mlang log
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cookies were a disaster.


Angie Stokes
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies came out dry and crumbly.


Moutain Shards
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mowtushi Dewan
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Hassan Suleiman
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These cookies were delicious! The honey flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I also loved the chewy texture.


JOHN WICK
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I've been baking for years, and these honey cookies are some of the best I've ever made.


Tantswembu Mokoena
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These honey cookies were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I loved the chewy texture and the sweet honey flavor. I will definitely be making these again soon.