Cookbook:Honey Gingerbread Cookies

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Honey gingerbread is a simple and easy to prepare cookie. It may be decorated if desired.

Cookies

 * 500 g all-purpose flour
 * 125 g butter
 * 190 g powdered sugar
 * 1 tablespoon honey
 * 3 eggs
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
 * 4 clove

Decoration

 * 1 egg white
 * 150 g or more powdered sugar

Cookies

 * 1) Combine all ingredients in a bowl except 1 egg, and mix until a smooth dough is obtained.
 * 2) Put the last egg in a cup or small bowl and beat it.
 * 3) Divide the dough into 5–6 portions. Take one portion and roll it out about 3 mm thick.
 * 4) Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Transfer cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
 * 5) When the baking sheet is full, use the beaten egg to glaze the cookies.
 * 6) Bake at 180°C for a few minutes, until the cookies are light brown.
 * 7) Repeat with the remaining dough.

Decoration

 * 1) Mix the egg white and sugar to make an icing. You may need to add more sugar if the mixture is not firm enough.
 * 2) Place the icing in a piping bag or other plastic bag. Cut a small hole (~1 mm) in the tip.
 * 3) Squeeze the bag to pipe out the icing and decorate the cookies.