1 cup unsalted butter, softened or margarine
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon honey
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Orange zest, peeled and chopped (optional)
For the topping
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened or margarine
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 tablespoon honey
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Orange zest, peeled and chopped (optional)
For the topping
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon orange extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
Melt the butter or margarine until creamy
Add the flour to the melted butter in small increments, beating continuously
Beat in the egg and mix well
Then, add the honey and mix well
Cumulatively, mix the all-purpose flour with baking soda and spices, adding this mixture to the butter mixture and mixing well
Place the dough in the refrigerator until it becomes easy to handle
Roll out the dough slightly at a time on a floured surface, about 1/2 cm thick, and cut into various shapes
Garnish half of the cookies with chopped orange zest (if using) and place them on a baking sheet
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes or until lightly browned
Remove from the baking sheet
Prepare the topping: Whisk together the egg white, orange extract, and confectioners' sugar in a bowl, adding the flour gradually, whisking continuously until smooth and shiny
Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool slightly, and top the remaining cookies with the prepared topping.
