Old German Honey Cookies

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Old German Honey Cookies made with simple ingredients for a delicious treat

by The Chefin Cookies

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

206

Sugar

18g

Fat

10g

Old German Honey Cookies are a classic cookie recipe that is simple to make and deliciously sweet. The cookies have a soft, chewy texture with a hint of ginger spice. These cookies are perfect for holiday baking and make great gifts for friends and family. Made with simple and accessible ingredients, these cookies can be enjoyed any time of the year.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	In a large mixing bowl, mix together the sugar, shortening, honey, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3.	In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the baking soda, all-purpose flour, and ground ginger.
4.	Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5.	Roll the dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6.	Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.

PROS

These Old German Honey Cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients, deliciously sweet with a hint of ginger.

Perfect for a holiday cookie plate.

CONS

These cookies are high in sugar and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Honey can help soothe a sore throat and boost energy levels. While these cookies are not particularly healthy, they can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation with the benefits of honey.

	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