Medianyky(Honey Cookies)

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MEDIANYKY (HONEY COOKIES)

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Ethnic
Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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

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.



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