Medianykychristmas, cookies, ethnic, holiday, russian 4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 2 extra large eggs 1 cup honey 2 tablespoon chopped orange peel 1 large egg; beaten with a little wate 20 blanched almonds 1 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. |
