Honey Cookies...

Honey Cookies in the cookie jar...

True to my word, here is the recipe for these delectably cake-like cookies. They're soft and their honey-butter flavor melts in your mouth. Enjoy!

HONEY COOKIES

Yield: About 4 dozen

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk (or cream)
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup nuts (optional)

Directions:

Cream butter. Add honey and beaten egg. Beat until fluffy, then beat in the milk. Sift flour, then measure it. Add to it the salt and baking powder. Mix the dry ingredients with the creamed mixture, and stir in nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoons onto greased baking sheet 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake in a 350°F oven until lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove to wire cooling rack. 

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Enjoy the sweet goodness!