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Ginger Nut Crisps

Ginger Nut Crisps
The only problem with these cookies is that it's hard to eat just one! I came up with this recipe when my mother shared a large supply of ginger. We love these spice cookies.
36 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground cloves
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans or almonds

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat
  • in honey. Combine the flours, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, baking soda
  • and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in
  • nuts.
  • Shape into two 11-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate
  • for 3 hours or until firm.
  • Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
  • baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-11 minutes or until firm.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 172 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013

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Ginger Nut Crisps (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 171 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013