German Christmas Cookies - Lebkuchen

German Christmas Cookies
Lebkuchen (Honey Spice Cookies)

2/3 C. honey
2/3 C. brown sugar
1 egg
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 t. lemon rind
2 2/3 C. flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. each: ginger, cinnamon, allspice, anise, mace, cloves, cardamom
1/2 C. chopped citron
1/2 C. chopped almonds

Glaze:
1 C. sugar
1/4 C. powdered sugar
1/2 C. water
whole blanched almonds or candied cherries (for decoration)

Makes about 3 dozen cookies
Heat honey to boiling, cool. Add brown sugar, egg, lemon juice andrind, flour, soda, and spices. Mix well. Stir in citron and almonds.
Chill several hours. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes (diamonds or
circles are traditional). Decorate with either half an almond or half a cherry. Bake on a lightly
greased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Glaze: (Make this while you are baking the cookies)
Put sugar and water into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let boil for about 3 minutes and stir in powdered sugar. Brush hot cookies with hot glaze, cool on wire racks. Store in a tightly covered container. The cookies improve over time.