-COOKIE DOUGH-
1 lb Honey 1/2 ts Cloves
1 1/2 c Sugar 1 pn Ea Nutmeg, coriander,ginger
3 Eggs; beaten 1 pn Ea allspice, cardamom
2 ts Baking soda 1 ts Pepper, white
1 ts Cinnamon 6 2/3 c Flour
FROSTING
1 c Sugar, powdered; sifted 3 1/2 tb Water
To make cookie dough, warm honey over low heat until liquid; pour
into a large bowl. Stir in sugar, eggs, baking soda, and spices. Mix
in flour gradually. Knead thoroughly to make a dough. Preheat oven to
375 deg F. Grease baking sheets.
Form dough into small balls about 1 inch across; place on greased
baking sheets. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a
rack.
To make frosting, blend powdered sugar and water in a small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Coat cookies with hot frosting.
Yields
40 servings