APPENZELL HONEY CAKES (SWISS COOKIES)

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

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 70 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

  • 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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