Spicy Cookies with Ginger and Honey
6 servings
60 minutes
Spicy ginger and honey cookies embody the warmth and coziness of European cuisine. Its roots trace back to ancient winter baking traditions where honey and spices symbolized celebration. This dessert has a rich aroma that intertwines the sweetness of honey with the spiciness of fresh ginger. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, it pairs perfectly with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Due to its spicy flavor, the cookies are great for cozy evenings or festive treats. Additionally, they have a long shelf life, making them an excellent option for gifts or stocking up for family tea time.
1
Grate the peeled ginger (2-3 cm) on a grater.
- Ginger root: 1 piece
2
In a bowl, mix flour with baking powder, softened butter, egg, honey, ginger, and all spices.
- Wheat flour: 400 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 0.5 teaspoon
- Butter: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Honey: 100 g
- Ginger root: 1 piece
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground allspice: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Knead a soft dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4
Dust the table with flour and roll out the dough to a thickness of 0.5 cm.
- Wheat flour: 400 g
5
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees. Line the baking tray with parchment paper.
6
Cut cookies from the dough with molds and place them on a baking sheet.
7
Bake the cookies for 15-20 minutes, then cool.
