Old German Honey Cookies

by | Mar 17, 2021 | Cookies, Dessert | 0 comments

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Old German Honey Cookies

Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 ¼ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • 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).