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German Honey Cookies

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Take a sweet trip to Germany with these German Honey Cookies, a traditional treat that’s delightfully soft, warmly spiced, and full of rich honey flavor. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or any cozy moment, these cookies are a nostalgic delight that pair beautifully with a steaming cup of Fingerlakes Honey Company Tea.

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German Honey Cookies

📌 Servings

About 3½ dozen cookies

⏳ Prep Time:

20 MINUTES

⏰ Cook Time:

12-15 MINUTES per batch

🛍️ Our Product:

HONEY

🍽️ Type:

DESSERT

Ingredients


  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup salted butter

  • 1 cup Fingerlakes Honey Company honey

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract

  • 1½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp ground ginger

  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  • 4¼ cups all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats; set aside.

  2. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and honey over low heat until melted and combined, whisking constantly. Set aside and allow to cool.

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, baking soda, ginger, and nutmeg. Slowly whisk the egg mixture into the cooled honey mixture. Gradually stir in the flour with a spoon until just mixed.

  4. Refrigerate the dough for one hour.

  5. Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets 2-inches apart.

  6. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the cookies sit on the pan for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.


Enjoy with a cup of Fingerlakes Honey Company Tea.

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Deb

I and my friends absolutely love this jalapeño honey peach jam. It has just enough kick with the jalapeños. Delicious on bread or crackers!

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Deb

These spices made an excellent bread dip.We loved it!

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