Appenzell Honey Cakes Swiss Cookies

From the swiss cookbook". i haven't tried them yet. times are guesses and do not include the one-hour chilling time."

Beat sugar , honey , egg , spices and kirsch until smooth and well blended.

Sift the flour with the baking powder.

Stir it into the egg mixture until a stiff dough forms.

Knead lightly on a floured board.

Cover the dough and let it rest one hour.

Roll dough to 1 / 2-inch thickness.

Cut into 3-inch rounds.

Brush with a little additional milk.

Bake at 325 for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

sugar, honey, egg, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground coriander, ground aniseed, nutmeg, kirsch, flour, baking powder, milk