Get ready to embark on a delicious culinary journey that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Russia! These Spicy Gingerbread Granola Cookies, known as Pryaniki, are not just ordinary cookies - they're a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and wholesome flavors that will make your kitchen smell like a cozy winter wonderland. Imagine crispy, golden-brown cookies packed with warming spices and the rich sweetness of molasses and honey, guaranteed to become your new favorite treat!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Russian
Serves: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well to ensure that all the dry ingredients are evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the molasses and honey until fully combined. This will create a sticky mixture that will help bind the granola cookies together.
- Pour the molasses and honey mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined and the oats are fully coated with the sticky mixture.
- Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into small cookie shapes, about 1-2 inches in diameter, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between each cookie as they will spread slightly while baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This will help them firm up a bit before transferring.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. This will ensure they maintain their crispiness.
- Once cooled, enjoy your Spicy Gingerbread Granola Cookies (Pryaniki) with a cup of tea or coffee, or store them in an airtight container for later.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality spices to ensure maximum flavor intensity in your cookies.
- Make sure to mix dry and wet ingredients thoroughly to create a uniform texture.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet - leave enough space between cookies for even baking.
- Watch the cookies carefully in the last few minutes of baking to prevent burning.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack to achieve the perfect crispy texture.
- For extra indulgence, try drizzling melted dark chocolate over the cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
