Medianyky (Honey Cookies)

Medianyky (Honey Cookies)

Categories: Cookies, Christmas, Russian

Servings: 12

-water For Glazing
 * 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
 * 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 FlouredWork Surface, Roll Out The Dough to About 1/2-Inch Thick. Cut Into ShapesWith Cookie Cutters, And Place on a Lightly Greased or Non-Stick CookieSheet, Brushing Each One With The egg Wash Glaze. Place 1/2 of an AlmondIn 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. CoolOn Wire Racks And Store in Airtight Tins.

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 * World Recipes Y-Group