Pryaniki - Russian Honey Spice Cookies

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and offers a caramel-like flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: ginger and cinnamon

💰Cheaper: pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin pie spice is a blend that mimics traditional flavors.

Preheat oven to 170C (350F). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium saucepan heat milk, honey, salt and spices until dissolved and combined, do not boil.

Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and allow to cool slightly. Then add vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract and mix until combined.

In a large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda.

Gradually, while constantly whisking, add the flour to the liquid mixture and mix until dough is formed. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

Shape the dough into small balls and arrange them on prepared baking tray. Slightly flatten the balls.

Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until lightly golden on the bottom. Do not over bake.

Allow to cool.

Meanwhile make the glaze: in a bowl place powdered sugar, then add water/milk, 1 tablespoon at the time and mix until smooth.

Dip each cookie in the glaze and brush evenly all over the cookie.

Allow to set (takes approximately 30 minutes).

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