Cream together:

1 1/2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar

Blend in:

2 eggs
4 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla

Sift together and add to creamed mixture:

5 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
3 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Beat and mix well, chill, then form dough into small balls. Dip one side in milk, then in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet, sugar side up.

Bake for 8-10 min. Let stand briefly before removing from cookie sheet.

This is a good chewy cookie. Makes about 24, depending on size.

Submitted by: Roseanna