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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
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Sift the flour, baking powder, spices and salt together in a large bowl, and set aside.
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In a small saucepan combine the butter, honey, sugar, lemon juice and the lemon and orange zest.
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Bring this to medium heat and cook until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
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Let cool to about room temperature and beat in the eggs.
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Make a well in the flour/spice mixture and add the egg/sugar mixture to the well.
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Using a fork, begin to gradually incorporate the flour into the egg mixture.
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When the flour has mostly been incorporated, turn the mixture out onto a clean work surface and gently knead until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
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Knead in a little more flour if the dough seems sticky.
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Chill dough for 1 hour or overnight.
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Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to an even thickness of about 1/4-inch.
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Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
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Place on a lightly greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cookies are firm and lightly browned.
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Let the cookies cool for 3 to 4 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.
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When the cookies are completely cool decorate, as desired.
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Cook's Note: If you are planning to hang the cookies, make a hole for the string before baking.
