Lebkuchen cookies

Lebkuchen cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 c
• cinnamon - 2 tsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 10 11
• water - 1 c
• nutmeg - 1 tsp
• baking soda - 2 Tbsp
• shortening - 1 c
• molasses - 1 qt
• hot water - 1/4 c
• cloves - 1/2 tsp
• anise oil - 1/2 tsp

How to make lebkuchen cookies:

Bring to boil molasses, 1 cup water, sugar and shortening. Cool. When cold, add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, anise oil, baking soda and hot water. Add 10 to 11 cups flour to make stiff. Let stand overnight in cool place. Roll out on floured board. B

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Rolled cookies.