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German Chocolate Cookies, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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German Chocolate Cookies

A classic 1910 sweet built around eggs, with Farmer’s original method and page citation.

DessertVeganVegetarianOvenPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcription
Est. prep20 min
Est. cook35 min
Est. serves6
Total55 min
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  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 bars German chocolate
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Grated rind ½ lemon
  • 1⅓ cups almonds, blanched and chopped
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Beat eggs until light, add sugar, gradually, and continue the beating; then add chocolate, grated, and remaining ingredients. Drop from tip of spoon on a buttered sheet, and bake in a moderate oven.

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