mint prianiki

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

Another great cookie from Russia, with love. The added touch of mint goes well with tea. Recipe: The Russian Heritage Cookbook Photo: pattiblaine.wordpress.com

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mint prianiki

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 - 4
    drops mint extract
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder

How To Make mint prianiki

  • 1
    In a large pan, boil water and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add butter, stir to dissolve and cool. Add mint extract and flour mixed with baking powder. Stir well and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Roll out on a floured board to finger thickness. Cut in 1-inch circles and bake on a greased and floured cookie sheet in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes. Cookies will still be white on top, slightly brown on bottom.
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