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Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1⁄3 cup white sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1⁄4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3⁄4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1⁄2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1⁄4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1⁄4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1⁄4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1⁄8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
  • 1⁄2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 21⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

Icing

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Method

Make the dough (1-2 days before)

  • In a medium sauce pan, whisk together the sugars, honey, water, and spices
  • Over medium heat, cook stirring until it just starts to simmer and the sugars dissolve
  • Let cool for a few minutes
  • Add the baking soda, heavy cream, and egg and whisk together thoroughly
  • Add the flour, change to a spatula, and stir together
  • Transfer the dough onto some plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and let rest in the fridge for 1-2 days

Make the cookies

  • Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper
  • Using a 1⁄2 tbsp scoop, portion out cookies in a 6x4 pattern
  • Roll the balls smooth before cooking
  • Bake at 375F for 9 – 10 minutes, the bottoms should be a light golden brown
  • Let cool completely, making the glaze while waiting
  • Dip cookies into the glaze and let them dry on a wire rack

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