It's time for another cookie! This is an heirloom cookie from my father's German side of the family. Well, both sides of his family are German; so to elaborate further, this recipe came from his maternal Aunt Augusta. Don't you like how I write the way I think? I know, it's confusing in this brain of mine! My mother tells the story of Aunt Augusta and her famous German Honey Cookies. Mom was introduced to these cookies not long after she and my father were married. Mom thought they were absolutely delicious. She asked Aunt Augusta if she would share her recipe. Aunt Augusta was beaming with pride as she said "Ja, Josephine!" I love that they spoke their native language so much. I would often be asked if I wanted "eier mit speck" for "fruhstuck" Eggs and bacon for breakfast! My favorite breakfast food was good old Haferflocken. My little German grandmother created magic with a bowl of oatmeal! So many wonderful memories of ...
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