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.

Shyamjit gupta
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These cakes are so good, I can't stop eating them!


Narayah Daugherty
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for dried cranberries. They turned out great!


MD AJAHAR
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cakes turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Shoaib Haider
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These cakes are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Tillie Reyes
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I'm not a big baker, but these cakes were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Saroj Katwal
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These cakes are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter. They're festive and delicious.


SA channel
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


Doug Sharrard
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These honey cakes are so delicious! The honey flavor is just right and the spices add a nice touch of warmth.


Irfan Buledi
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I've made these cakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


maksud ur rahman Shakil
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These honey cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of honey and spices.