ICEBOX HONEY COOKIES

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My Grandma Wruble always had a batch of these cookies in the cookie jar and another roll in the refrigerator ready to slice and bake. Their honey and lemon flavor is delicious! -Kristi Gleason, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
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

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. 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. 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 until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.