Old German Honey Cookies

Old German Honey Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    580

Embark on a culinary journey with these timeless honey cookies, a recipe passed down through generations. Their warm, spiced aroma and tender crumb will transport you to a cozy German kitchen, creating memories with every bite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    16 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    59 mg
  • Sugar
    20 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins In a medium saucepan, melt together the sugar, shortening, and honey over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, and ground ginger. Gradually add the cooled honey mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until well combined. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Slowly add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. If it's too sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using brown butter instead of shortening.
Dust the cookies with powdered sugar after cooling for an elegant presentation.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 193 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Zack Watsica

    I added a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg for an extra layer of warmth. They turned out amazing!

  • Jensen Collins

    These cookies are absolutely delightful! My family devoured them in minutes.

  • Lee Schimmel

    The aroma while baking is incredible. The recipe is easy to follow, and the cookies are perfectly spiced.

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