Medovniky (or Perniky) Spice Mix (simple and elaborate versions)
Ingredients
Simple Version
3 tsp cinnamon
1½ tsp anise
1 tsp cloves
Elaborate Version
3 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp anise
½ tsp star anise
½ tsp coriander
½ tsp allspice
½ tsp nutmeg
pinch black pepper
Instructions
Mix spices and use in recipe as directed. Fresh spices will have more flavour (you can grind them in a little coffee grinder or mortar and pestle) but already ground spices work as well.
Recipe by Almost Bananas at https://www.almostbananas.net/medovniky-or-perniky-spice-mix-simple-and-elaborate-versions/