Lebkuchen cookie mix

28 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsAll-purpose flour
teaspoonNutmeg; ground
teaspoonCinnamon; ground
½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonCloves; ground
½teaspoonAllspice; ground
1Egg
¾cupBrown sugar; packed
½cupHoney
½cupDark molasses
½cupAlmonds; slivered
½cupCandied fruits and peels, fi ely chopped
Lemon glaze, optional (recip follows)

Directions

Stir together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, soda, cloves and allspice. In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg; add brown sugar and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Stir in honey and molasses. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; beat until the mixture is well combined.

Stir in almonds and fruits and peels. Cover; chill for several hours. On floured surface, roll dough into a 14" square. Cut into 3½ x 2" rectangles. Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until done. Cool cookies about 1 minute; remove to wire rack. While cookies are warm, brush with the Lemon Glaze, if desired.

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