Honninghjerter Honey Hearts Cookies

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg. Set aside.

2. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach the desired consistency. If desired, add food coloring for a festive touch.

9. Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of each cookie and decorate with candied cherries or sprinkles.

10. Let the glaze set before storing the cookies in an airtight container, layered between wax paper, for up to one week.