Icebox Honey Cookies

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups shortening
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 155mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in honey and extract. Combine remaining ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Shape into two 12-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Preheat oven to 325°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.