Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cookies (Medianyky) π―π
Description: These Christmas cookies are a perennial favorite. They may be rolled out and cut into rounds, stars, or crescents. Often they are hung on the lower branches of the Christmas tree as treats for the younger children.
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, European, Christmas, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 599.4
- Fat Content: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 117mg
- Sodium Content: 164.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 131.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 66.5g
- Protein Content: 12.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Clove |
| 1/2 tsp | Ginger |
| 1/2 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1 cup | Powdered sugar |
| 2 tsp | Baking powder |
| 2 tbsp | Honey |
| 1 | Egg |
| 2 tbsp | Orange peel |
| 1/2 cup | Almonds |
| To taste | Coarse sugar |
Instructions:
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Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, clove, ginger, nutmeg, and powdered sugar. Make sure everything is well combined.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
- To the dry ingredients, add the honey, egg, and orange peel. Mix well until a stiff dough forms.
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Roll Out the Dough:
- On a floured work surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Ensure it’s evenly rolled to get consistent cookies.
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Cut Shapes:
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Stars, rounds, or crescents are popular choices for Christmas cookies.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare Almonds:
- Place half an almond in the middle of each cookie. This adds a delightful crunch and flavor to the cookies.
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Add Glaze:
- Brush the cookies with glaze for a shiny finish.
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Sprinkle Sugar:
- Sprinkle coarse sugar over the cookies for a sweet, crunchy topping.
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Bake:
- Place the cookies on a nonstick baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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Cool and Store:
- Allow the cookies to cool on racks before transferring them to tightly covered tins for storage.
These Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cookies (Medianyky) are not only delicious but also a joy to make. Share them with your loved ones during the holiday season and watch them disappear in no time! Enjoy the festive flavors and the warmth of Ukrainian tradition. π πΌπͺ
