Ingredients
Cookies:
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Glaze:
2/3 cup powdered confectioners sugar
4 teaspoons fresh orange juice
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
Cookies:
Using an electric mixer, beat shortening, butter and sugar for 2 minutes. Add egg, honey, juice and zest. Beat 1 minute.
In a medium bowl whisk together remaining ingredients. Add to wet ingredients and beat until combined.
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Bake about 12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on rack.
Glaze:
Once cookies are cool prepare glaze. In a small bowl stir together powdered confectioners sugar and 4 teaspoons of orange juice until smooth. Using a knife spread a small amount of glaze on each cookie. Place cookies on rack and allow glaze to set.
Yields: about 3 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies