Lebkuchen

16 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. strained honey
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 8 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 lb. citron, chopped
  • 1/4 lb. preserved orange peel, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. blanched almonds, shredded
  • 5 tsp. boiling water
  • 1 c. confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine brown sugar, honey and water in saucepan; bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Cool.
  3. 3
    Sift flour, salt, soda and spices together; combine with sugar mixture.
  4. 4
    Beat thoroughly.
  5. 5
    Add eggs, fruits and almonds; mix well.
  6. 6
    Shape into loaf; wrap in aluminum foil.
  7. 7
    Place in refrigerator for 2 to 3 days to ripen.
  8. 8
    Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into bars (1 x 3-inch).
  9. 9
    Place on greased cookie sheet.
  10. 10
    Bake 15 to 20 minutes in moderate oven (350°).
  11. 11
    When cool, spread with transparent icing made by adding boiling water to confectioners sugar and vanilla.
  12. 12
    Yields 10 dozen cookies.

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