Appenzell Honey Cakes (Swiss Cookies)

Name: Appenzell Honey Cakes (Swiss Cookies)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 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)

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Recipe by Debbie R.

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

READY IN: 50mins

YIELD: 70 cookies

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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

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