Soetkoekies (Spice Cookies)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1/2 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 ounces hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
• 3 ounces dried currants
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten

Directions

1. In a 4-quart bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, brown sugar, and chopped nuts.
2. Cut in the 1/2 cup of butter.
3. Add the lightly beaten eggs and the red wine.
4. Knead the mixture together and form into a roll 2 inches thick. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
5. Cut into 1/8-inch slices with a sharp knife. Brush with beaten egg white.
6. Bake on a greased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
7. Remove with a spatula and place on a rack to cool. Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.