Ingredients

1¾cupsKing Arthur white whole wheat flour,or all purpose white flour

½tspbaking soda

½tspcream of tartar

1cupsugar

¼cupbutter,softened

1tbsphoney,or agave

1tspvanilla

1large egg

3tbspsugar

1tbsppumpkin spice

cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Line two baking sheets with Silpat mats and spray with cooking spray.

Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.

Combine 1 cup of sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.  Add the agave, vanilla and egg; beat well.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, beating just until combined.  Cover and chill for 10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar with pumpkin pie spice, stirring with a whisk to combine.

With wet hands, shape dough into 42 (1-inch) balls.  Roll balls in sugar/pumpkin pie spice mixture.

Place balls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets and slightly flatten with a fork.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 5 to 7 minutes (cookies will be slightly soft).  Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes.

Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.  Enjoy!