Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.5 cup

butter

soften

0.5 cup

vegetable shortening

1.5 cup

sugar

0.5 cup

honey

2 unit

eggs

2 tbsp

lemon juice

4 cup

flour

all-purpose

2.5 tsp

baking soda

1 tsp

ground cloves

ground

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

ground

0.5 tsp

ground ginger

ground

0.5 tsp

salt

1 cup

pecans

chopped

1 cup

sugar

Step 1
~3 min

Soften butter and shortening in a mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~3 min

Add sugar and cream until fluffy.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix in honey, eggs, and lemon juice until well combined.

Step 4
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 5
~3 min

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 6
~3 min

Fold in chopped pecans.

Step 7
~3 min

Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.

Step 8
~3 min

Roll each ball in sugar.

Step 9
~3 min

Place the sugar-coated balls on ungreased baking sheets.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~3 min

Bake at 350F (180C) for 12-13 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 11
~3 min

Let cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~3 min

Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking for a firmer cookie.

Use a cookie scoop for uniform size.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or coffee.

Great for holiday gatherings.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Commonly served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Holiday Baking
Christmas Cookies
Thanksgiving Dessert

Popularity Score

65/100