Cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg come together in this chewy cookie that's sweetened with local honey. Honey oatmeal spice cookies are a great addition to any cookie tray.
1 ½cupsoatsquick-cooking or old fashioned, uncooked
2sticksbuttersoftened (no substitutions)
¾cuphoney
1largeegg
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat butter and honey with an electric mixer until creamy. Add egg; beat well.
Add half of the cookie mix; beat well. Add remaining cookie mix; beat well.
Divide dough into thirds; place each on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten to ½-inch thickness. Wrap tightly; chill at least 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350℉.
Remove one portion of dough from the refrigerator.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten to ⅛-inch thickness with the bottom of a glass dipped in granulated sugar. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the centers are set. (Cookies will feel soft. Do not overbake.)
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
Notes
This recipe is adapted from the National Honey Board. It makes 6 dozen cookies.