Honey Cookies

== Ingredients ==
* 4 cups unbleached flour (all-purpose)
* 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
* ½ tsp ground cloves
* ½ tsp ground ginger
* ½ tsp ground nutmeg
* 1 cup powdered sugar
* 2 tsp baking powder
* 2 extra large eggs
* 1 cup honey
* 2 tbsp chopped orange peel
* 1 large egg - beaten with a little water for glazing
* 20 blanched almonds
* coarse sugar crystals (optional)
== Directions ==
# Sift the flour, spices, sugar, and baking powder together, blending well.
# Add the eggs, honey, and orange peel to make a soft dough.
# On a floured work surface, roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick.
# Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, and place on a lightly greased or non-stick cookie sheet, brushing each one with the egg wash glaze.
# Place ½ of an almond in the top center of each cookie and sprinkle with the sugar crystals.
# Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until done, about 15 minutes.
# Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins.
Category:Cookie Recipes