honey refrigerator cookies

Name: Honey Refrigerator Cookies
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) honey; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) vegetable shortening; 1 large egg; 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts

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Mikekey *

Seattle, WA

Updated on Sep 30, 2016

This was a popular recipe during World War II when sugar was rationed. It uses a combination of honey and sugar. Prep time includes refrigeration time. These need to be started the day before baking.

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cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 6 dozen

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make honey refrigerator cookies

Step 1

Cream together honey, sugar, and shortening. Beat in egg.

Step 2

Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Step 3

Roll the dough into 2-inch diameter logs (length is up to you. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for a day.
Step 4

Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 5

Slice cookies from logs about 1/4 inch thick and place on baking sheets.
Step 6

Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
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