Cream the butter and honey, then beat in the egg. Stir in the baking soda, spices and almonds, mixing well. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Wrap the dough in waxed paper and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. On a floured board roll the dough out 1/8 inch thick Cut out the rounds with a 2 ½ - inch cookie cutter. Spread a generous teaspoon of jam on half of the rounds. Top each jam-covered round with a plain round, sealing the edges with your fingers, them crimping them decoratively. Place on a greased baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and continue baking for 8 to 10 minutes more. Cool on a rack.
To prepare the glaze, mix together the confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice. Pour over the cooled cookies.
Yield: 18 cookies