Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cookies Medianyky
Delight in the warm, spiced aroma of Ukrainian Christmas Honey Cookies, or Medianyky, a beloved holiday treat that embodies the cozy magic of the season. These tender cookies feature a rich blend of honey, butter, and warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, offering a symphony of festive flavors. The subtly sweet glaze, made with powdered sugar and a tangy hint of lemon juice, adds a delicate finishing touch. Perfectly shaped into traditional holiday designs like stars and bells, these cookies are not only a treat for the palate but also a festive addition to any dessert table. Quick to prepare and bake, they’re ideal for family baking sessions, gifting, or savoring with a cup of tea during chilly winter nights. Celebrate Ukrainian culinary traditions with these irresistibly fragrant and flavorful cookies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Honey
- 100 grams Unsalted butter
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 400 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine honey, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted, the sugar is dissolved, and the mixture is uniform. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Once the honey mixture has cooled to a warm temperature, whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough until it is about 0.5 cm thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes (stars, bells, or hearts are traditional for Christmas).
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a small gap between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a rack.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of water until you reach your desired consistency.
Using a pastry brush or a small spoon, glaze the top of each cooled cookie. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving or storing.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3923 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.8 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.8 g | 269% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 593 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 1438 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 726.1 g | 264% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 413.4 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 743 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
