Gingerbread Heart with White Icing and Festive Decorations

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Stir in honey, buttermilk, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into heart shapes. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned. Cool completely.
7. Prepare white icing by mixing powdered sugar, egg white, and a drop of water until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
8. Pipe festive symbols and patterns onto the cooled gingerbread hearts using a piping bag with a small tip.