🇸🇰 Slovak Cuisine

Medovníky

Honey Cookies

Prep Time 45 min

Servings 30

Difficulty Medium

Calories 124 kcal

Spiced honey cookies with intricate icing decorations, traditionally baked for Christmas. Richly flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.

Ingredients

1 Warm honey and butter together until butter melts. Cool slightly.
2 Mix in sugar, eggs, spices, lemon zest, baking soda, and flour into a smooth dough.
3 Wrap and refrigerate overnight for best flavor development.
4 Roll out 3-4mm thick, cut with decorative cookie cutters.
5 Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 8-10 minutes until just firm.
6 Cool completely, then decorate with white royal icing in traditional patterns. Let dry.

Did You Know?

In some Slovak towns, medovníky baking is a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage, with patterns passed down through generations.