Lebkuchen

* Exported from MasterCook *

LEBKUCHEN

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Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Honey
1/2 c Molasses
3/4 c Sugar, brown
1 Egg
1 tb Lemon juice
1 t Lemon rind -- grated
2 3/4 c Flour -- sifted
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 t Cinnamon, ground
1 t Cloves, ground
1 t Allspice, ground
1 t Nutmeg, ground
1/3 c Citron -- chopped
1/3 c Nuts -- chopped
-----GLAZING ICING-----
1 c Sugar
1/2 c -- Water
1/4 c Sugar, confectioners

Mix the honey and molasses; bring to a boil. Remove
from the heat and cool thoroughly. Stir in the brown
sugar, egg, lemon juice, and lemon rind. Sift
together the flour, baking soda, and spices. Stir
into the honey-molasses mixture. Mix in the citron
and nuts. Chill the dough overnight. Roll a small
amount at a time, keeping the rest chilled. Roll out
to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into oblongs 1 1/2 x 2
1/2 inches. Place about 1 inch apart on a greased
baking sheet. Bake in a 400 F (moderate/ hot) oven for
10 to 12 minutes until, when touched lightly, no
imprint remains. While the cookies bake, make the
Glazing Icing. Boil together the sugar and water
until the first indication of a thread appears (230F).
Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners'
sugar. Brush the hot icing thinly over the cookies.
(When the icing gets sugary, reheat slightly, adding a
little water until clear again.)

-- Betty Crocker's
Picture Cook Book



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