| Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon gloves
1 egg white, beaten
48 blanched almond halves (about)
Directions:1. Combine honey and sugar in a bowl; mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
2. Blend flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. Stir into honey mixture. Knead to mix thoroughly; dough will be stiff.
3. Shape dough into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Let stand 2 hours.
4. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds or other shapes.
5. Brush top of each cookie with egg white. Press an almond onto center. Place on greased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 375 F 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Cool on racks. Store in plastic bags for 8 to 10 day to mellow. | 
