| 1 |
In
a large mixing bowl, beat butter until softened.
Beat in honey. Add egg yolk, orange peel and
orange juice and mix well. |
| 2 |
In
a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking
soda, nutmeg and salt. Add flour mixture to the
butter mixture and beat until well mixed. Cover
and chill at least 3 hours. |
| 3 |
Preheat
oven to 325 degree F. |
| 4 |
Separate
egg and slightly beat egg white. Shape dough
into 1-inch balls. Roll in egg white and then in
the nuts. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased
cookie sheet. |
| 5 |
Cut
each cherry into 6-8 wedges. Place 4 or 5 wedges
atop each ball so that it looks like a flower;
press lightly. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove
and cool on rack. |
