Old German Honey Cookies Recipe
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Old German Honey Cookies

By: Darlene  
"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."

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt together sugar, shortening and honey. Let cool.
  2. Mix together eggs, vanilla, baking soda and ginger. Gradually add to cooled honey mixture.
  3. 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).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 233 | Total Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2004 by TWEETYTREATIAM 
These cookies are very moist & tasty. I used butter-flavored shortening. Instead of 1 tsp... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by TWEENZ 
Nice simple honey cookies. I used 1 1/4 cups honey + 1/2 cup sugar rather than the 1 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2004 by Kitchen Aid Mom 
My daughter made this for her Germany Culture Project for school. I didn't expect them to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2004 by OODLES_OR 
Very good cookie. Loved the "texture". I used 1 1/4 c. butter instead of the shortening. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by CASSIADAWN 
Nice cookie, and a nice change from all the other Christmas cookies that are around right now.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by MuscleMan 
Very good recipe. I've looked far and wide for a good honey-only cookie (not with peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by KELLY759 
These were actually pretty good. I bought a 5 piund tub of honey at Costco, and my daughter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2003 by The_Intolerant_Chef 
Nice and sweet! These cooked up in 11 minutes in my gas oven - watch them because they can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by captainjackysparrow 
this recipe is great around christmas time, or any time you just want some delicious cookie. i... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2004 by MCHALICE 
These were so tasty, especially on a cold winter day. It was a cheer me up with my coffee. MORE

 
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