Honey Cookie

Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger

Beat the butter or margarine with the brown sugar until well combined

Add the honey and mix thoroughly

Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing with a wooden spoon as you go

Until a firm dough forms

Divide the dough in half, wrap each portion in aluminum foil, refrigerate for at least one day before using

Let the dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling it out

Roll out the dough on a floured surface with a rolling pin also dusted with flour

Roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness

Cut into cookie shapes with cookie cutters that have been lightly floured

Place the cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie

Bake in a moderate oven for 10 minutes or until firm

Let cool for 1 minute before removing from the baking sheet

Decorate with real ice and let set before storing.