Instructions:

1. In a large bowl whisk together:
• 2 ¹/₂ cup all-purpose flour
• ¹/₂ tsp baking soda
• ¹/₂ tsp baking powder
• ¹/₄ tsp salt
• ¹/₄ tsp black pepper, ground
• ¹/₂ tsp cinnamon, ground
• ¹/₄ tsp nutmeg, ground
• ¹/₄ tsp cloves, ground
2. Using a stand mixer, whisk together until smooth:
• ¹/₄ cup butter, unsalted , softened
• 2 eggs, large
• 1 TBS orange zest
3. Whisk in until combined:
• 1 cup honey
4. Put mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, and beat until incorporated.
5. Cover and refrigerate dough overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. With well-floured hands, form 1 level teaspoon dough into a ball.
8. On a well-floured work surface, form each ball into a 2 1/2-inch-long log.
9. Bend into a crescent shape and place on ungreased baking sheet.
10. Repeat with remaining dough.
11. Bake for 8 minutes until slightly golden.
12. Remove from oven and place baking sheet on cooling rack for 1 minute.
13. Roll warm cookies in:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
14. Place cookies on cooling rack to cool completely.