Lenten Spiced Gingerbread Cookies

4 servings

60 minutes

Lenten spicy ginger cookies are the embodiment of aroma and coziness in Russian cuisine. Their history roots back to traditional recipes for lenten baking, where skilled housewives created sweets without eggs and milk. Golden, crispy, with the piquant spice of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, they envelop everyone who tries them in warmth. The subtle aroma of honey gives them a refined sweetness, while the slight bitterness of spices makes the taste rich and complex. These cookies are the perfect companion to a cup of hot tea or coffee and a wonderful treat for holidays and cozy home evenings.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 744.7
• Proteins: 11.2g
• Fats: 33.3g
• Carbohydrates: 102.5g

Ingredients

• Water: 150 ml
• Vegetable oil: 7 tbsp
• Honey: 3 tbsp
• Sugar: 10 g
• Wheat flour: 470 g
• Grated ginger: 10 g
• Soda: 0.5 tbsp
• Cinnamon: 1.5 tsp
• Ground cloves: 1 tsp
• Ground allspice: 0.5 tsp
• Vanillin: 3 g

Cooking steps

1. Blend until smooth: butter, water, honey, sugar, grated ginger, salt, baking soda, vanillin, and spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 7 tablespoons
   • Water: 150 ml
   • Honey: 3 tablespoons
   • Sugar: 10 g
   • Grated ginger: 10 g
   • Soda: 0.5 tablespoon
   • Cinnamon: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Ground cloves: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground allspice: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Vanillin: 3 g

2. Pour the mixture into a deep bowl and gradually add flour. Knead an elastic dough that does not stick to your hands.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 470 g

3. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5 cm and cut out cookies with molds.

4. Line the baking tray with parchment paper, bake for 12-15 minutes at 180 degrees.