This recipe was developed specifically for molded cookies, so they won't flatten out and lose their design when baking. I developed it using the recipe framework in Anne Watson's cookie book.

Creamsicle Cookies (perfect for molded cookies)

1 cup butter
1 egg
½ cup honey
1 Tbsp orange juice
2-3 tsp vanilla
2-3 tsp orange extract
½ cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
About 4 cups of flour

1 cup butter 1 egg 1 Tbsp orange juice 2 -3 tsp vanilla 2 -3 tsp orange extract 2 tsp cinnamon

Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten egg, honey, orange juice, vanilla and orange flavoring. In separate bowl, mix cinnamon , salt and 3 cups flour. Combine wet ingredients into dry, then add more flour until dough is workable, it will be soft and slightly sticky. Chill for ½ hour.