Lebkuchen Cookie Mix (From Germany)
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3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; ground
1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; ground
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cloves; ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice; ground
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar; packed
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup almonds; slivered
1/2 cup candied fruits and peels, fi ely ch; opped
1 lemon glaze, optional (recip follo; ws)
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.
Yield: 28 servings