Medianyky (honey Cookies)
Ingredients
- 4 c unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 t 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
Instructions
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.