Honey Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In the large bowl of an electric mixer, using the paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves, ginger and salt.
2. 2
   Add 2 of the eggs and the honey, and mix until the dough comes together.
3. 3
   Wrap the dough in plastic, and refrigerate for two hours.
4. 4
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
5. 5
   On a pastry board sprinkled with flour, roll out the dough to the thickness of a pencil (about 1/4 inch), and cut with a cookie cutter into 1-inch rounds.
6. 6
   Place the dough on a greased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between the rounds.
7. 7
   Beat the remaining egg, and using a brush, coat the cookies.
8. 8
   Top with half a blanched almond or walnut.
9. 9
   Bake on a rack in the middle of the oven for 8 to 10 minutes.