Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until well blended.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add in the honey and egg to the mixture and mix until completely combined and smooth.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms.

Gently fold in optional chopped nuts or chocolate chips if desired.

Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, portion the dough into balls about 1 to 2 inches in size on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake your cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Dust the tops of your cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.