German Honey Cookies
These German honey cookies are soft, lightly spiced, and sweetened with honey—made with a family recipe passed down through generations.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat sugar, butter, and honey in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted and combined. Remove from heat and let cool completely.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk eggs, vanilla, baking soda, and ginger together in a large bowl. Gradually stir into the cooled honey mixture until well blended. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a soft dough forms.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (24 servings total)