Great Grandma S Honey Drop Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Great Grandma S Honey Drop Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Almond Extract
• ½ cup honey
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

How to Make Great Grandma S Honey Drop Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened shortening, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in ½ cup honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking soda and 3 cups all-purpose flour.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing well after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended).
7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your delicious Great Grandma's Honey Drop Cookies!