Leckerli

Name: Leckerli
Ingredients: 2 12 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup unblanched almonds, finely chopped; 14 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped; 14 cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 14 teaspoon ground cloves; 34 cup honey; 2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 beaten egg; 1 cup powdered sugar; 12 teaspoon finely shredded lemons or 12 teaspoon orange peel; 2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons orange juice; 2 -3 teaspoons water

16 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 12 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup unblanched almonds, finely chopped
14 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
14 cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 teaspoon ground cloves
34 cup honey
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy
1 beaten egg
1 cup powdered sugar
12 teaspoon finely shredded lemons or 12 teaspoon orange peel
2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons orange juice
2 -3 teaspoons water

Directions

1

Stir together flour, sugar, almonds, candied peels, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large mixing bowl.
2

Make a well in the center.
3

Add honey, kirsch or brandy, and beaten egg.
4

Stir till dough forms a ball.
5

Divide dough in half.
6

Roll half of the dough at a time on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
7

Cut into 21/2x1-inch strips.
8

Repeat with remaining dough.
9

Place cookies 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.
10

Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or till golden brown.
11

Transfer to wire racks and cool.
12

While cookies are still warm, brush with Citrus Glaze.
13

Citrus Glaze: Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon or orange peel, and 2 teaspoons lemon or orange juice.
14

Add enough water to make mixture of glazing consistency (about 2 to 3 teaspoons).