Honey Spice Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 cups plain flour.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
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1-2 teaspoons vanilla essence.
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1 cup unsalted butter.
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1 1/2 cups thick honey.
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4 1/2 cups icing sugar.
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1 teaspoon vinegar (white).
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2 whole eggs.
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1/2 teaspoon ground anise.
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice.
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1/4 teaspoon fresh-grated nutmeg.
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1/2 cup hot water.
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1/2 cup quick-mix coffee granules.
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1 cup white sugar.
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
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1/2 cup dairy milk.
# Instructions:
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Stir together the coffee and hot water until blended. Toss in butter, sugar, and honey, then heat gently till butter melts completely. Set this aside for 10-15 minutes to cool.
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Throw vanilla, anise, nutmeg, and allspice into the cooled mix. Stir till it’s nicely combined.
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Stir in eggs, then add the fizzing soda-vinegar mixture, along with baking powder. Combine slowly.
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Fold the flour gently into the mix until a dough forms. Cover it up and let it sit either for a few hours or overnight.
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Scoop out small portions (about 1 tablespoon each), roll into little balls, and place them on trays. Bake in a 325°F oven for 20-25 minutes.
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Whisk milk and powdered sugar into a glaze. Dunk each cooled cookie in and set them to dry before serving.
# Notes:
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Swap in cinnamon or cardamom for a flavor twist.
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Perfect for sharing in treat bags or as gifts.
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Store in the freezer to keep fresh for months.