Pierniki (polish spice cookies)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupHoney
4cupsFlour Pinch of black pepper
½teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonCloves
½teaspoonAllspice
4Eggs
1cupSugar
1teaspoonSoda, dissolved in a little water

Directions

Heat the honey until it boils, then allow it to cool to lukewarm.

Sift the flour with the spices. Beat the eggs with the sugar until thick. Add the soda, the honey, and the flour. Mix well. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured board to ¼-inch thickness. Cut cookies in whatever shapes you like.

Bake them on buttered sheets in a 350F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until just lightly browned. The Pierniki may be decorated with a thin glaze made of confectioners' sugar, water, almond or vanilla extract, and a drop of food coloring.

From: Michelle Bruce Date: 08-25-94 Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 07-05-95