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authenic spiced honey cookies

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Private Recipe by
Russ Myers
Necedah, WI

These thick, cake-like cookies are a German Christmas tradition.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For authenic spiced honey cookies

  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 1/4 c
    plus 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 c
    ground almonds
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped candied orange peel
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped candied lemon peel
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    honey
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • ALMOND GLAZE:
  • 1 c
    icing sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    almond essence
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    cold water

How To Make authenic spiced honey cookies

  • 1
    Coat bottom and sides of jelly roll pan with soft butter. Sprinkle 2 Tbs. flour evenly over butter. Tip pan from side to side to coat surface evenly. Sift 2 1/4 C. flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg in bowl. Stir in almonds and peel. Beat eggs and sugar until mixture is thick. Beat in honey, milk and flour mixture a little at a time. When batter is smooth, spread in pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir icing sugar, almond extract, lemon juice in bowl. Add water 1 tsp. at a time. Brush on cake while still warm.
  • 3
    Cut cake into cookies 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" wide and place on a pretty decorative plate.
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