Title: Lebkuchen
Categories: Dessert Cookie
Yield: 28 Servings
| 3 | c | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/4 | ts | Nutmeg |
| 1 1/4 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground cloves |
| 1/2 | ts | Allspice |
| 1 | | Egg |
| 3/4 | c | Packed brown sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Honey |
| 1/2 | c | Dark molasses |
| 1/2 | c | Slivered almonds |
| 1/2 | c | Candied fruits and peels, finely chopped |
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 3 1/2 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.