Description
A traditional Czech cookie, pernicky is a spiced gingerbread-like treat often decorated with icing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, and spices in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, egg, and melted butter.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
- Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool completely before decorating with icing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Dough can be chilled for easier handling.
- Decorate with royal icing for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Czech
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pernicky, Czech cookies, gingerbread, spiced cookies