Piparkukas Cookie Mix (from Eastern Europe)
Serves:
Ingredients:
1/2
c
Sugar
1
Egg
3
c
All-purpose flour
1/4
ts
Nutmeg; ground
1/4
ts
Cloves; ground
1/4
ts
Cardamom; ground
1/4
ts
Cinnamon; ground
1/2
ts
Ginger; ground
yrup
1/4
c
Pure maple or maple flavored
1/4
c
Honey
1/3
c
Butter or margarine
1
Egg; beaten
Method:
In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter or margarine, honey, syrup and spices.
Bring to boiling.
Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup of the flour and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth.
Cool.
Beat in 1 egg; stir in remaining flour.
Cover and chill thoroughly.
Let dough stand at room temperature until soft enough to roll.
On lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8" thickness; cut out with 2" round cookie cutters.
Place on greased cookie sheet; brush with beaten egg.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 7 to 8 minutes; remove cookies to a wire rack.
Cool.