Piparkukas cookie mix (from eastern europe)

60 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupSugar
cupButter or margarine
¼cupHoney
¼cupPure maple or maple flavored yrup
½teaspoonGinger; ground
¼teaspoonCinnamon; ground
¼teaspoonCardamom; ground
¼teaspoonCloves; ground
¼teaspoonNutmeg; ground
3cupsAll-purpose flour
1Egg
1Egg; beaten

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter or margarine, honey, syrup and spices. Bring to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in ½ cup of the flour and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Cool. Beat in 1 egg; stir in remaining flour. Cover and chill thoroughly. Let dough stand at room temperature until soft enough to roll. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to ⅛" thickness; cut out with 2" round cookie cutters. Place on greased cookie sheet; brush with beaten egg.

Bake in 375 degree oven for 7 to 8 minutes; remove cookies to a wire rack. Cool.