Lebkuchen cookie mix (from germany)
Yield: 28 Servings
Ingredients:
- 3 c All-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 ts Nutmeg; ground
- 1 1/4 ts Cinnamon; ground
- 1/2 ts Baking soda
- 1/2 ts Cloves; ground
- 1/2 ts Allspice; ground
- 1 Egg
- 3/4 c Brown sugar; packed
- 1/2 c Honey
- 1/2 c Dark molasses
- 1/2 c Almonds; slivered
- 1/2 c Candied fruits and peels
Instructions:
fi -ely chopped Lemon glaze optional (recip - follows) 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. While cookies are warm brush with the Lemon Glaze if desired.
