Russian Tea Cookies
3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon dry ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cardamom 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated 1 cup honey 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest Directions Sift the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt together. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar on high until pale and thick. Gently heat the honey and fresh ginger in double boiler until warm, but not hot. Stir the vanilla into the honey and then slowly incorporate into the egg mixture. Add the dry ingredients to form a stiff dough. Cover and chill for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place 12 even scoops of dough on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are barely golden brown. While cookies are baking, prepare the icing by combining the powdered sugar, lemon juice and zest until smooth. Spread a dollop on each cookie while still warm.Recipe: Russian Tea Cookies
It's time to explore another Russian recipe to go along with your Olympic viewing. These sweet, soft tea cookies called pryaniki are a Russian favorite, filled with the flavors of honey, lemon, ginger and spice. Try them with a cup of hot tea and some prime time Olympic broadcasting for the full experience. (Notice that they are golden circles? Purely coincidence!)