Honey Butter Cookies
From: Nicole, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 96 cookies
  • 2 cups [450 g] butter
  • 1 cup [250 mL] honey
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] grated lemon peel
  • 8 cups [1.12 kg] sifted flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon [6 mL] baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] lemon juice
  • 1 cup [250 mL] chopped almonds
  • Cream butter; slowly add honey.
  • Beat in egg yolks.
  • Add lemon peel, flour, baking powder and lemon juice.
  • Thouroughly mix.
  • Chill dough.
  • Shape dough into small balls; arrange onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Sprinkle balls with chopped almonds.
  • Bake cookies into a preheated 350°F [180°C] oven, for 10 to 15 minutes.