Pryaniki Cookies Recipe
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Pryaniki Cookies Recipe
Description
The Pryaniki Cookies Recipe involves mixing egg yolks with sugar until combined, then incorporating sour cream, mayonnaise, and honey for moisture and flavor. Flour and baking powder are gradually blended in to form a sticky dough that benefits from chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours to firm up for shaping.
Portioned dough is shaped into balls with wet hands to prevent sticking, then baked at 350°F until golden. After cooling to room temperature, a thick glaze made of beaten egg whites and powdered sugar is brushed onto the cookies' surfaces. Applying glaze on both tops and bottoms, and allowing it to dry thoroughly, results in a glossy, sweet crust.
Pryaniki Cookies are traditionally enjoyed as a delicate, sweet treat that combines the tender interior with a firm glazed exterior. This recipe captures the texture and appearance of classic Russian spiced cookie varieties.
Ingredients
- 2 egg yolk
- 2 cups sugar
- 16 oz sour cream
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup honey
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 egg for glaze, pasteurized, white
- 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the egg yolks with sugar with whisk attachment until they're well combined.
- Whisk in the sour cream, mayonnaise, and honey until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- In small portions, add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don't fret if the dough is sticky — it should be! Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Using a spoon, portion out individual pieces of dough. With wet hands, shape the dough mounds into balls.
- Bake the cookies at 350°F for about 15 minutes, or until they're golden brown. Remove them from the oven and bring to room temperature.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the egg whites and powdered sugar until you achieve a thick glaze.
- Using a pastry brush, glaze the tops of the cookies and let them completely dry at room temperature. Turn the cookies over and apply the same glaze to the bottoms. Repeat the process. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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