Name: Medové Koláčky Honey Pastries
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 pastries
Cuisine: Czech
Ingredients: 1 cup honey; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat the honey until it is warm and runny. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and honey-sugar mixture until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes – traditional shapes include stars, hearts, and circles.
Place the cut-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each pastry. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove the pastries from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the pastries are cooled, dust them generously with powdered sugar for a snowy finish. Enjoy these Medové Koláčky Honey Pastries with a cup of hot tea or mulled wine for the perfect holiday treat.

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