50+ Friends Club Cookbook
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German Honey Bars


From the Kitchen of:  Boomer
  • Preheat over to 350°. Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; set aside.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom and ginger in a medium bowl.
  • Combine honey and molasses in meduium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
  • Stir brown sugar, butter and egg into honey mixture.
  • Place brown sugar mixture in a large bowl. Gradually add flour mixture. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until dough forms. Stir in almonds with spoon. (dough will be slightly sticky).
  • Spread dough evenly into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 22 minutes or until golden brown and set. Remove pan to wire rack; cool completely.
  • Prepare glaze. Spread over cooled cookie base. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 2x1" bars. Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.

  • Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until smooth. Spread over cooled bars.