1. Add to the pan 1 Cup sugar on low heat bring it to Golden brown (melt) NOT to INTERFERE!!! (poured evenly and wait). 2. Pour in the boiling water, stir with a wooden spoon with a long handle. BE CAREFUL!!! MUCH SPLATTERS. 3. Add 1 Cup sugar, dissolve. 4. Remove from heat, enter the margarine, mix.

5. Pour into a large container (2 l), if the pan is small. 6. Let cool to lukewarm. 7. Enter the eggs, yolks, and salt.

In a separate container, mix the flour, spices, soda.

Knead the dough by combining the ingredients. Wrap the dough in cling film and put it in the fridge for 1 day, can longer.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Cut 1 portion, roll out to a thickness of 0.5-1 cm Cut molds cookies, or just cut with a knife. Bake on a baking sheet with flour podpylenny 10 minutes-1 cm, for 7-8 minutes-0.5 cm at a temperature of 200 degrees C. let it Cool, decorate with frosting. The icing: a Protein vzbit in a solid foam (up to peaks). Pour half of powdered sugar, beat further until completely smooth. Pour the remaining powder and mix well. Let stand for 10 minutes. If desired, touch up. If you need more liquid - add a little water, spraying from a spray bottle, mix... to desired consistency.

I make these cookies for different holidays as a treat or gifts, changing the theme of the decor. Easter was such. http://www.povarenok .ru/photo/25355/