Honey Cookies

This recipe is adapted from an old Purity cookbook that was given to me by my Mom many years ago.  I still use many of the recipes including this one for simple honey cookies. The original recipe added a tablespoon of orange rind to the dough - too much work for me :) but you may want to add it to yours. These cookies also hold up well should you want to sandwich them with your favorite buttercream!

Honey Cookies

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Ingredients
2 c flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¾ c butter, unsalted, at room temperature
1/3 c sugar
½ c honey
1 egg

Chocolate decorations (if desired)
1/2 c melted white chocolate chips
1/2 c melted milk chocolate chips

What to do

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line cookie sheet with parchment or silpat.
3. Sift together flour baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and honey until light and fluffy – about 4 minutes.
5. Mix in the egg and beat for an additional 30 seconds or so.
6. Gently mix in dry ingredients.
7. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
8. Once chilled, lightly flour your work surface and roll out dough until it is ¼ inch thick.
9. Cut into desired shapes with your favorite cookie cutter(s).
10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. If your cookies are less than 2 ½ inches in diameter start checking for doneness at 8 minutes.
11. Cool completely. If desired drizzle with chocolate.