Honey cookies with buttermilk are a unique and delicious treat that combines the sweetness of honey with the tangy flavor of buttermilk. These soft and chewy cookies have a golden brown color and are filled with hints of cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Use a hand mixer or a whisk.
Add honey and blend.
Beat egg and add it to the buttermilk. Pour the mixture over the butter.
In a different bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Combine with the wet ingredients to obtain a smooth dough.
Wrap it in foil and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350F. Line a cookie tray with parchment paper.
Roll the dough about ¼ inch thick and cut cookies about 2 ½ inch diameter.
Bake at 350F for about 10-12 minutes. It makes four dozen cookies.