Medianyky (Honey Cookies)

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Title: Medianyky (Honey Cookies)
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 12 servings

4 c Unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground cloves
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1 c Powdered sugar
2 ts Baking powder
2 Eggs/extra large
1 c Honey
2 tb Orange peel; chopped
1 lg Egg; beaten with a little
Water for glazing
20 Almonds; blanched
Coarse sugar crystals

Sift the flour, spices, sugar, and baking powder together, blending
well. Add the eggs, honey, and orange peel to make a soft dough. On a
floured work surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into
shapes with cookie cutters, and place on a lightly greased or non-stick
cookie sheet, brushing each one with the egg wash glaze. Place 1/2 of an
almond in the top center of each cookie and sprinkle with the sugar
crystals. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven until done, about 15
minutes. Cool on wire racks and store in airtight tins.

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