OLD GERMAN HONEY COOKIES
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
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
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Md Mamunur Rashid
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste, but they're still good.
Asha Jahan
[email protected]I've been looking for a good German honey cookie recipe for ages. This one is perfect! Thank you!
golden arm strong
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're beautiful and delicious.
Darcey Russell
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Adebayo Funmilayo
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
sajid khan official
[email protected]I've never had German honey cookies before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
David Nut
[email protected]These cookies are very dry. I think I would have preferred them if they were a bit softer.
Aziza Hussein
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still very good.
Megan Russo
[email protected]These cookies are very time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and unique.
Augustus Staples
[email protected]I had a hard time finding Lebkuchengewürz, but I finally found it at a specialty spice shop. It was worth the effort, because these cookies are amazing!
Nawaraj Pariyar
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Awesome Walker
[email protected]I made these cookies for my German grandmother and she loved them! She said they reminded her of her childhood.
S4 Sarkar
[email protected]Perfect holiday cookies!
Pramod Acharya
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the combination of honey and spices.
MARS Vines
[email protected]I've been baking these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and always turn out perfect.
Md Zakir
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so flavorful and delicious, and they have a lovely honey aroma.