Lebkuchen (german honey cakes)

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupHoney
¾cupLight brown sugar
1Lemon; juice of
2Eggs; beaten
cupFlour; sifted
1teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonCloves
1teaspoonCinnamon
¼cupAlmonds; shredded
¼cupCitron; chopped

Directions

Combine honey, sugar, lemon juice and rind from the lemon. Beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture. Add citron and nuts and let stand one day (covered). Roll out dough ½ inch thick and cut into fancy shapes. Bake on buttered cookie sheet in 400 degree oven until browned.

Submitted By ALAN BURGSTAHLER On 02-19-95