Traditional Polish Pierniczki

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the honey and sugar, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.

4. 4

   Add the cooled honey mixture and the egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about

6. 6

   5 cm thickness.

7. 7

   Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack.

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    Once cooled, you can decorate the pierniczki with icing or enjoy them plain.