EU Holiday Cookbook: Slovakia (Medovníky)

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a different flavor profile.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often more accessible.

Beat the eggs with the sugar until combined.

Add the butter, flour, baking soda, honey, cloves, and cinnamon to the egg mixture to make the dough.

Roll out the dough to the desired thickness.

Cut out shapes using Christmas holiday cookie cutters.

Decorate the cut-out cookies with chopped walnuts or other nuts like almonds.

Brush the raw cookies with egg yolks before baking.

Bake the cookies in the oven until done (exact time not specified).

After baking, brush the cookies with egg whites for a shiny finish.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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