Ma B's alte Deutsche honig plätzchen (Old German honey cookies)

By á-39535

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

Preparation

Step 1

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).