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Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pack vanilla sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 egg white, at room temperature
- 1 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Combine butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in honey.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and spices; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface for 2 minutes.
- Chill the dough wrapped in parchment paper for at least one hour.
- Roll out the chilled dough, cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
- Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C), bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.
- Beat egg white in a bowl, gradually add icing sugar to achieve desired consistency.
- Decorate cooled cookies with icing and allow to set.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Chill the dough to prevent spreading during baking.
Experiment with spices for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg