ukrainian honey cookies (medianyky)

Recipe by
Jackie Brink
norfolk, NE

In support of the Ukraine I want to share this recipe with you.

yield 40 serving(s)
method Bake

Ingredients For ukrainian honey cookies (medianyky)

  • 4 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 c
    honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated orange zest
  • 1
    egg beaten with a little water

  • 20
    blanched almonds, split in half
  • coarse sugar crystals

How To Make ukrainian honey cookies (medianyky)

  • 1
    Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices.
  • 2
    Stir in the eggs, honey, and orange zest to make a stiff dough.
  • 3
    Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/2 inch (1 cm) on a floured surface and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
  • 4
    Place on a baking sheet (preferable non-stick) and brush with the egg and water mixture.
  • 5
    Place 1/2 almond on each, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for about 15 minutes.
  • 6
    Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.

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