Mom’s Pryaniki with Mint Glaze Recipe
A delightful recipe for Mom’s Pryaniki, traditional Russian honey-spice cookies, topped with a refreshing mint glaze. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, with a sweet and aromatic flavor that will please everyone.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 3 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pryaniki:
- 2 large egg yolks (reserve whites for frosting)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 lb (2 cups) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 cups all-purpose flour (or 4 1/2 cups if using Canadian flour), plus extra for shaping
For the Mint Glaze:
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Making the Pryaniki: Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet. Whisk egg yolks and sugar, add sour cream, mix. Activate baking soda with vinegar, add to mixture. Mix in salt and vanilla. Gradually add flour, mix until dough forms. Shape dough into balls, flatten, and bake.
- Making the Mint Glaze: Beat egg whites until foamy, add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and peppermint extract. Mix until creamy.
- Glazing the Pryaniki: Dip cookies in glaze, coat evenly. Allow to set, then glaze the bottoms. Let dry before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pryaniki, Russian cookies, Mint glaze, Homemade cookies
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