Whole Wheat Cut Out Cookies

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup honey
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup hot water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, stir together whole wheat flour and baking powder. Cut in butter with a pastry tool or pinch in by hand until butter lumps are no larger than peas. Add honey, egg, and water, mix until the dough comes together into a ball.
3. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into squares or with a cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are light brown.