Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon anise extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt, baking soda and cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, cream, corn syrup, honey and extracts. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased
  • . Bake at 400° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.