*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      LEBKUCHEN (GERMAN HONEY CAKES)

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Ethnic
                German                           Holiday

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Honey
     3/4   c            Light brown sugar
   1       ea           Lemon -- juice of
   2       ea           Eggs -- beaten
   2 1/2   c            Flour -- sifted
   1       t            Baking soda
     1/2   ts           Nutmeg
     1/2   ts           Cloves
   1       t            Cinnamon
     1/4   c            Almonds -- shredded
     1/4   c            Citron -- chopped

       Combine honey, sugar, lemon juice and rind from
  the lemon. Beat in egg.  Sift dry ingredients and add
  to egg mixture. Add citron and nuts and let stand one
  day (covered). Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick and cut
  into fancy shapes.  Bake on buttered cookie sheet in
  400 degree oven until browned.
 


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