Honey-Soaked Cookies

• 1 12 cups corn oil
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
• 2 34 cups sugar
• 12 orange juice, and zest of
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups flour (you may need a bit more)
• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup water
• 12 cup orange-flavored liqueur
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
3. In a large bowl beat the oil and butter until creamy.
4. Add 3/4 cup of sugar and continue beating until thoroughly combined.
5. Stir in the orange juice and zest, mixing well.
6. In a small bowl combine the baking powder, baking soda and 1 cup of the flour.
7. Slowly add the flour mixture to the oil mixture incorporating well.
8. Slowly stir in the remaining 3 cups flour, mixing well.
9. The dough should be able to hold its shape.
10. Shape by teaspoonfuls into ovals about 2 inches long and place on prepared baking sheets.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cookies are firm and just lightly browned.
12. Remove and cool on wire racks.
13. Meanwhile in a small saucepan boil together the honey, sugar and orange liquor.
14. Reduce heat to low.
15. While syrup is gently simmering dip the cookie in for a moment or two, making sure all sides are covered.
16. Remove with a slotted spoon and sprinkle immediately with the chopped walnuts.
17. Dry on a wire rack.

corn oil, unsalted butter, sugar, orange juice, baking powder, baking soda, flour, honey, water, orangeflavored liqueur, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/honey-soaked-cookies-58222 (may not work)