Don't be put off by the name.
These sugar cookies travel well.
And anyone would enjoy them.
There's a bit of a story to the recipe.
During WW II these cookies were mailed overseas and they survived the 6 week trip.
They became 'German Cookies' if they were captured en route.
German Sugar Cookies
Grease a 12 x 18" pan
Preheat oven to 350ยบ
Bake 20 minutes
In a large bowl sift together
2 1/2 Cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
dash of salt
In a large mixer bowl beat together until creamy
4 large eggs
1 pound dark brown sugar
Add
the flour/spice mixture
1 Cup chopped walnuts
Spread in prepared pan.
Bake.
Combine
1 Cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 Cup water
Spread on warm cookies.
Let cool on the pan.
Cut into 2 x 3" bars.
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