Honey Refrigerator Cookies

written by Cookies For Christmas | November 28, 2023

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nut meats

Directions

Cream together 1/2 cup each of honey, brown sugar, and shortening.

Beat in 1 egg; then add 2 1/2 cups flour sifted with 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup nut meats. Shape the dough into a roll or loaf, or press it into refrigerator cookie molds.

Allow the dough to ripen for a day or two in the refrigerator before you slice and bake it in a hot oven (400°F) for 10 to 12 minutes.