Appenzell Honey Cakes (Swiss 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. 1

   Beat sugar, honey, egg, spices and Kirsch (or milk) until smooth and well blended.

2. 2

   Sift the flour with the baking powder. Stir it into the egg mixture until a stiff dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead lightly on a floured board. Cover the dough and let it rest one hour.

4. 4

   Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Brush with a little additional milk.

5. 5

   Bake at 325 for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned.