Never-Fail Honey Cookies

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Simple and easy to prepare honey cookies are delicious any time, but are traditionally served on Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new year, to symbolize our desire for a “sweet” year.

 

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Yields 4 dozen cookies

30m 24
Easy Vegetarian Pescatarian Parve Freezer-Friendly

Contains: Gluten, Egg, Wheat

Directions

Prepare the Cookies

  1. Combine all ingredients. Mix until smooth.

  2. Form into one-inch balls.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Credit

Notes:
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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Photography and Styling by Tamara Friedman

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3 Comments

Leah Goldman •

hi so what do you recommend crisco or margarine

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Leah Goldman

From the looks of the cookies, they have shortening. Also the recipe calls for it. But margarine will yield a moister cookie.

Leah Goldman •

hi so sorry to bother you so what would you recommend crisco or margarine and what did you use, thank you

Leah Goldman •

hi you call for shortening. what is better 8 oz of crisco or 2 sticks of margarine

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to Leah Goldman

The Crisco yields a higher and stiffer cookie. The margarine will make them spread.