Classic Honey Bee Cookies Recipe - Easy & Delicious

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Yellow and black decorating icings or gels, gummy fruit and decors

PREPARATION:

1. Beat shortening, sugar and honey in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix until well blended. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; mix at low speed until well blended. Shape dough into disc. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Divide dough into 24 equal sections. Shape each section into oval-shaped ball. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
4. Decorate cookies with icings, gummy fruit and decors to resemble honey bees.

This recipe appears in: Butter & Sugar