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pierniczki

Irresistible Pierniczki Recipe: 5 Secrets to Perfect Polish Cookies


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pierniczki are traditional Polish gingerbread cookies, often spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and honey. They are popular during holidays and festive occasions.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g flour
  • 200g honey
  • 100g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 50g butter

Instructions

  1. Mix honey, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  2. Add the egg and mix well.
  3. Combine flour, cinnamon, cloves, and baking soda in another bowl.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, kneading until smooth.
  5. Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
  6. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
  • Decorate with icing if desired.
  • Best enjoyed after resting for a day to enhance flavors.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Polish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 80
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: pierniczki, Polish gingerbread, holiday cookies