How to Make Old German Honey Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Old German Honey Cookies, also known as Lebkuchen, are a traditional German Christmas treat that is beloved for its warm, spicy flavor and soft, chewy texture. These cookies have been a part of German holiday celebrations for centuries, and they are often made with a blend of warm spices, molasses, and honey, giving them a unique flavor that is perfect for the winter season.

These cookies are often decorated with a thin layer of icing or glaze, and they can be cut into a variety of sh...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt together sugar, shortening, and honey in a saucepan over low heat. Let cool.
  • Mix together eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and ginger. Gradually add to cooled honey mixture. Slowly add flour to mixture. Stir until well blended.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    233 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 59mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 37mg