Appenzell Honey Cakes (Swiss Cookies) Recipe #379842
From "The Swiss Cookbook". I haven't tried them yet. Times are guesses and do not include the one-hour chilling time.
by Debbie R.
50 min | 30 min prep
70 cookies
- 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)
- 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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