VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Medianyky (Honey Cookies)
Servings
c unbleached all-purpose flour
t cinnamon,Ground
1/2 t cloves,Ground
1/2 t ginger,Ground
1/2 t nutmeg,Ground
1 c powdered sugar 2
t baking powder
extra large eggs
c honey
T orange peel,Chopped
lg egg,beaten with a little
-wate
20 almonds,Blanched
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.