ReceptnaptárHoney kisses
Honey kisses are tiny, spiced cookies scented with lemon zest, traditionally kneaded with hot honey. They are classically made for Christmas but are a good tea cookie all year round. Resting the dough lets the honey absorb and makes it easy to roll.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Mix the flour with the sugar, lemon zest, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves in a bowl.
- Heat the honey in a small saucepan until hot (do not boil) and pour it over the flour mixture. Work together with a wooden spoon, then knead by hand on a lightly floured board.
- Wrap the dough in cling film and chill for 1 hour so it becomes manageable. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 180 °C (165 °C fan).
- Roll out the dough on a floured board to 3-4 mm thick and cut 3-4 cm rounds. Line the tray with parchment paper.
- Bake at 180 °C for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake, as they harden when cool. In an airtight box they soften in 3-4 days.
Based on: Malatinszky Fanny szakácskönyve (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Only heat the honey, do not boil it, as boiling honey turns bitter.
- Grate the zest from an unsprayed lemon.
- Always rest the dough, otherwise it stays sticky.
- Decorate with icing or melted chocolate if you like.
Frequently asked questions
Why were the cookies hard?
They were overbaked or rolled too thin. Store in an airtight box and they soften in 1-2 days.
Can the honey be replaced?
Yes, with maple syrup, but the flavour will differ.
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