1920s Honey Mace Cookies

Even though a hundred years have passed since the 1920s, cookies of the time are still the bee’s knees! Today we consider a lesser known spice. Mace comes from the same evergreen tree as the more familiar spice, nutmeg. Whereas nutmeg is the pit of the fruit, mace is derived from the outer covering of the nutmeg seed. Mace has a flavor and aroma similar to nutmeg, but stronger. Like nutmeg, mace is used in savory dishes as well as desserts. It is a key ingredient in this recipe from the 1920s, found in Mrs. Wilson’s cookbook.

1920S HONEY MACE COOKIES

Ingredients:
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup brown sugar
7 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
3 3/4 cups flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon mace

Directions:
Mix honey, brown sugar, shortening, and egg in a mixing bowl. Beat with a large spoon until well blended. Add flour, raisins, nuts, baking powder, and mace. Roll out dough and cut into rounds. Bake in a moderate oven for ten minutes.

I love to make cookies for my Snickerdoodles. They especially love chocolate chip. What are your favorite cookies? Will you try the 1920s Honey Mace?

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