Russian Pryanik Honey Cookies with Jam
Aromatic and spiced traditional Russian honey cookies, tender and warmly spiced, filled with sweet jam for a cozy, festive treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup raspberry jam or any berry jam, thick
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar optional for dusting
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature. Make-ahead: Dough can be prepared, shaped, and refrigerated on baking sheets for up to 2 days before baking; let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking. Variations: Substitute jam with apricot, strawberry, or fig preserves. For a spicier version, add ΒΌ tsp ground cardamom. For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped almonds into the jam filling before baking.