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Lebkuchen
 

1 egg ¾ cup brown sugar ½ cup honey ½ cup dark molasses 3 cups sifted flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground allspice ½ cup slivered almonds ½ cup mixed candied fruits and peels, finely chopped Beat egg. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Stir in honey and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients and add to honey/molasses mixture. Mix well. Stir in nuts, fruits and peels. Chill several hours or over night. Roll out¼ inch thick on floured surface. Cut in 3 1/2x2-inch rectangles. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350° F. for about 12 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from pan. While still warm, brush with lemon glaze. Lemon glaze Combine one slightly beaten egg white, 1 tablespoon lemon juice,½ teaspoon grated lemon peel and 1½ cups sifted powdered sugar.

 
 
 

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