Medianyky (Honey Cookies) Categories: Cookies, Christmas, Russian Servings: 12
4 c Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 ts Ground Cinnamon 1/2 ts Ground Cloves 1/2 ts Ground Ginger 1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg 1 c Powdered Sugar 2 ts Baking Powder 2 Extra Large Eggs 1 c Honey 2 tb Chopped Orange Peel 1 lg Egg; Beaten With A Little -Water For Glazing 20 Blanched Almonds Coarse Sugar Crystals Sift the flour, spices, sugar, and baking powder together, blending well. Add the eggs, honey, and orange peel to make a soft dough. On a floured work surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, and place on a lightly greased or non-stick cookie sheet, brushing each one with the egg wash glaze. Place 1/2 of an almond in the top center of each cookie and sprinkle with the sugar crystals. Bake in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven until done, about 15 minutes. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
