Ingredients

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon soda (see Recipe Notes)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup nut meats (see Recipe Notes)

Instructions

1. Cream together 1/2 cup each of honey, brown sugar, and shortening. Beat in 1 egg; then add 2 1/2 cups flour sifted with 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup nut meats. Shape the dough into a roll or loaf, or press it into refrigerator cookie molds. Allow the dough to ripen for a day or two in the refrigerator before you slice and bake it in a hot oven (400°F) for 10 to 12 minutes.