Title: Medianyky (Honey Cookies)
Categories: Cookie Christmas Russian Ethnic Holiday
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 | | Extra Large Eggs |
| 1 | c | Honey |
| 2 | tb | Chopped Orange Peel |
| 1 | lg | Egg; Beaten With A Little Water For Glazing |
| 20 | | Blanched Almonds |
| | | 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.