Honey Cookies

Ingredients

 * 4 c unbleached flour (all-purpose)
 * 1 t Ground cinnamon
 * 1/2 ts Ground Cloves
 * 1/2 ts ground ginger
 * 1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
 * 1 c powdered sugar
 * 2 ts baking powder
 * 2 Extra Large Eggs
 * 1 c Honey
 * 2 tb Chopped orange peel
 * 1 lg egg - beaten with a little water for glazing
 * 20 Blanched Almonds
 * coarse sugar crystals (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Sift the flour, spices, Sugar, and baking powder together, blending well.
 * 2) Add the eggs, honey, and orange peel to make a soft dough.
 * 3) On a floured work surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thick.
 * 4) Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, and place on a lightly greased or non-stick cookie sheet, brushing each one with the egg wash glaze.
 * 5) Place 1/2 of an almond in the top center of each cookie and sprinkle with the Sugar crystals.
 * 6) Bake in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven until done, about 15 minutes.
 * 7) Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins.