Pernik

Although the name Pernik might refer to a soft ginger-spiced bunt cake, it is predominately used to describe traditional Czech cookies spiced with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. They are usually cut out into different shapes and decorated with chocolate, yogurt, sliced almonds, candy, and sugar glaze, or simply dusted with powdered sugar.

The Pernik first emerged in the Czech Republic in 1335, when they were mostly used as a dessert or as a thickening ingredient in savory sauces. These crisp and fragrant cookies are now prized for their artistic worth, and the elaborate decorations transform them into a one-of-a-kind delicious piece of art.

They are also a staple of numerous Christmas markets and one of the authentic Czech souvenirs.

Ingredients:

• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Nutmeg
• Allspice
• Ginger
• Chocolate
• Almonds