🇭🇺 Hungarian Honey Cookies (Mézes Sütemény)
📝 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
🍯 Instructions
- Prepare the dough
In a bowl, mix the honey, butter, sugar, and egg until smooth. - Combine dry ingredients
In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. - Mix together
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms. - Chill the dough
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour (this makes it easier to handle). - Shape the cookies
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray. - Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown. - Finish
Let them cool, then dust with powdered sugar or roll them in crumbs for a traditional look.
✨ Tips
- These cookies taste even better after a day or two as the flavors develop.
- You can fill them with jam or chocolate for a modern twist.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft.
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