Witch Cookies with Poppy Seed Sauce

Method

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   Step 1: Heat the oven

   Heat the oven to 185 °C (365 °F) and tear off two sheets of parchment — the dough is rolled between them, with no extra flour.

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   Step 2: Mix the dry

   Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, caraway, poppy seeds and sugar.

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   Step 3: Rub in the butter

   Add the cold butter in cubes and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

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   Step 4: Make the dough

   Add the egg and sour cream and knead to a firm dough, with a little more flour if it sticks.

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   Step 5: Cut witchy shapes

   Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment to 3 mm. Cut out crescent moons and pointed hats with a knife or cutters and prick them with a fork.

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   Step 6: Bake

   Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden. They crisp up on a rack.

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   Step 7: Simmer the sauce

   Simmer the poppy seeds, milk, cinnamon and honey over low heat for 5–10 minutes, until thick. Serve the cookies with the hot sauce for dipping.