Ingredients

  • honey Jumbles
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup all purpose flour + 2 tbsp
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • icing
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 drops pink food coloring

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper.
  • In a small saucepan, heat honey and butter together over low until melted and simmering. Let cool for 5 mins. Sift together flour, baking soda and spices. Add butter mixture and milk, stirring, until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins, until firm.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead, working in a little extra flour gradually if needed, until mixture is no longer sticky. Shape into 2 logs, each about 2/3 inch thick. Cut into 1/4 inch thick slices lengthwise and arrange on trays. Shape into ovals then bake for 8-10 mins, until beginning to crack. Let cool on trays.
  • Meanwhile, to make the icing, whisk egg white until frothy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add food coloring then spread over cooled cookies. Set aside until firm.