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pernicky

Irresistible Pernicky Cookies: A 5-Star Holiday Treat


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix flour, baking soda, and spices in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine honey, brown sugar, egg, and melted butter.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
  5. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
  6. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
  7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  8. 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