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Lebkuchen

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Ingredients/Components

cinnamon
flour - 3 c
brown sugar - 3/4 c
nutmeg
soda - 1/2 tsp
egg - 1 item
honey - 1/2 c
allspice - 1/2 tsp
dark molasses - 1/2 c
slivered almonds - 1/2 c
mixed candied fruit, cut fine - 1/2 c

How to make lebkuchen:

Beat egg. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Stir in honey and molasses. Sift dry ingredients. Add to first mixture. Mix well. Stir in nuts and fruit. Chill several hours.

On floured surface, roll 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 3 1/2 x 2-inch rectangles. Bake on greased cookie sheet about 12 minutes at 350°. Cool slightly. Brush with lemon glaze of 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Brush top of cookie. Put slivered almond on top.

Recipe categories: < 60 mins, German, European.

Rating:

4.1

Average rating: 4.1, total votes: 8

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