Old German Honey Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: German Recipes. (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.

Brief

Servings: 24

Yield: 4 dozen

Old German Honey Cookies

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

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan over low heat melt together sugar shortening and honey. Let cool.

Step 2

Mix together eggs vanilla baking soda and ginger. Gradually add to cooled honey mixture.

Step 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

Old German Honey Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 233.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.7g 6%

Carbohydrates: 36g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 20g

Fat: 9.2g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 15.5mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 20.4IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 40.4mcg 10%

Calcium: 6.4mg 1%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 5.5mg 2%

Potassium: 36.7mg 1%

Sodium: 59.3mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 82.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.