APPENZELL HONEY CAKES (SWISS COOKIES)

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From "The Swiss Cookbook". I haven't tried them yet. Times are guesses and do not include the one-hour chilling time.

Provided by Debbie R.

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 70 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey, lukewarm
1 egg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup kirsch (or milk)
4 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
milk (for brushing)

Steps:

  • Beat sugar, honey, egg, spices and Kirsch (or milk) until smooth and well blended.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder. Stir it into the egg mixture until a stiff dough forms.
  • Knead lightly on a floured board. Cover the dough and let it rest one hour.
  • Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Brush with a little additional milk.
  • Bake at 325 for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Rosalind Wesaw
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These cakes are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the combination of honey and almonds.


Md Famin
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I've never had Appenzell honey cakes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're absolutely delicious!


Beauty Nukpenu
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These cakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Yabu nata
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I'm not a huge fan of honey, but I really enjoyed these cakes. The honey flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Victor Manuel Santamaria Castellanos
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These cakes are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're simple to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Marwa Khan
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I had some trouble finding Appenzell honey, but I used a different type of honey and the cakes still turned out great.


Yogendra Bhandari
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The cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Juliusmurithi Baika1
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I've made these cakes several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Josselyn Pineda
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cakes turned out beautifully. They were a hit at my dinner party.


Ntsika Banjwa
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These honey cakes are delightful! The delicate flavor of honey and the crunch of the almonds make for a perfect combination.