Description
These traditional Pryaniki Cookies are soft, honey-spiced treats popular in Eastern European baking. Made with fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, these cookies have a tender texture and a warm, comforting flavor. Finished with a delicate sugar glaze, Pryaniki cookies are perfect for holidays, tea time, or homemade gifts, bringing a taste of classic European baking to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup honey
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 eggs
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground cloves
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¼ teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice or water
Instructions
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In a saucepan over low heat, gently warm the honey, sugar, and butter until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
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Add the eggs to the cooled honey mixture and mix until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
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While the cookies cool slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice or water until smooth.
- Dip or brush the warm cookies with the glaze and allow it to set before serving.
Notes
Allowing the dough to chill helps make it easier to shape.Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and tender.You can decorate the cookies with additional icing patterns once the glaze sets.These cookies often become even softer after resting for a day in an airtight container.
