Appenzell Honey Cakes (Swiss Cookies)

From "The Swiss Cookbook". I haven't tried them yet. Times are guesses and do not include the one-hour chilling time.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 70 cookies

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup honey, lukewarm
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  ground aniseed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup kirsch (or milk)
• 4 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
•  milk (for brushing)

Directions

1. Beat sugar, honey, egg, spices and Kirsch (or milk) until smooth and well blended.
2. Sift the flour with the baking powder. Stir it into the egg mixture until a stiff dough forms.
3. Knead lightly on a floured board. Cover the dough and let it rest one hour.
4. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Brush with a little additional milk.
5. Bake at 325 for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned.