CRUNCHY SPICE COOKIES

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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Easter     Orange     Almond     Spice     Spring     Honey     Clove     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup orange blossom honey
2 egg whites (kept separate)
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel (*to make your own refer to the recipe available in the book)
1 cup unblanched whole almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the brown sugar and honey. Add 1 of the egg whites and mix until evenly blended. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices into another bowl and add the butter mixture, stirring until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead in the orange peel and almonds until evenly dispersed. Divide the dough into 3 pieces and form each piece into a log that is 8 inches long by 2 inches thick. Place the logs 3 inches apart on the greased baking sheet. Beat the remaining egg white lightly and brush the tops of the logs with it.
  • Bake the logs for 20 to 25 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Slice the logs 1/4 inch thick and lay the cookies on the baking sheet. Return to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes to dry them out. The cookies will become crisp as they cool, so don't overbake them. Cool on a rack.

Egbuniwe Somkene
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These cookies are simply delicious.


Christopher Sinclair
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These cookies are the perfect addition to any cookie plate.


Nati Moloi
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These cookies are the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day.


Dex Jk
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're unlike any other cookie I've ever had.


Williams Benjamin
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family.


Dennis Lak
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I love the festive colors of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas.


Debritu Demeke
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Emmy Imran
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I love that these cookies are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier alternative to other cookies.


Whitney Fehr
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These cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover spices.


Zobia Zobia
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I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe.


Mr Silent320
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Dalim Howlader
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I love the crunchy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect snack to have with a cup of coffee or tea.


Chandan Bhai
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious, and everyone loves them.


Mary Bott
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to cookie recipe.


Hafiz Asim nadeem
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Marz Art
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Sam Way
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I'm not a big fan of cookies, but these were really good. The spices really make them.


don st martin
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I made these cookies for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Grath Williamson Etengu
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy, and the spices give them a really unique flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.