Ingredients
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons rum
3/4 cup shortening, such as Crisco
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 1/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
Honey Tips
Honey Flavors and Colors
Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.
Directions
In a bowl stir together all dry ingredients. In another large bowl beat together remaining ingredients. Add dry ingredients to honey/molasses mixture in two additions, beating well after each one. The dough should be stiff but not dry. Place dough in a plastic bag and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350°.
To make cut out cookies:
Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters dipped in flour. Carefully put shapes on greased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until cookies are almost firm in center. Remove to rack to cool. Decorate with icing*. See recipe below.
To make round cookies:
Using your hands, roll dough by tablespoons into a ball. Place on greased cookie sheets. You can either make a well in the middle with your thumb and fill with a small amount of your favorite jam and top with a sprinkling of chopped walnuts or using a glass, grease bottom of glass, press onto a plate of sugar and gently press cookie to flatten slightly.
Bake as above.
Icing:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons milk
Mix sugar and milk in a bowl. Pipe on spread on cookies. Let dry 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°.
To make cut out cookies:
Divide dough in half. Roll each half to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters dipped in flour. Carefully put shapes on greased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until cookies are almost firm in center. Remove to rack to cool. Decorate with icing*. See recipe below.
To make round cookies:
Using your hands, roll dough by tablespoons into a ball. Place on greased cookie sheets. You can either make a well in the middle with your thumb and fill with a small amount of your favorite jam and top with a sprinkling of chopped walnuts or using a glass, grease bottom of glass, press onto a plate of sugar and gently press cookie to flatten slightly.
Bake as above.
Icing:
3/4 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons milk
Mix sugar and milk in a bowl. Pipe on spread on cookies. Let dry 30 minutes.
