Lebkuchen cookie mix (from germany)

28 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 cups All-purpose flour
1¼ teaspoon Nutmeg; ground
1¼ teaspoon Cinnamon; ground
½ teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Cloves; ground
½ teaspoon Allspice; ground
1 Egg
¾ cup Brown sugar; packed
½ cup Honey
½ cup Dark molasses
½ cup Almonds; slivered
½ cup Candied 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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