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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 11 Minutes |
Ready In: 11 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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My sweet friend Mrs. Dorthy made these cookies for me. They are very tasty. I asked her for the recipe and thought I better share it! I did a little researchon Lebkucken..they are a traditional German cookie similar to Gingerbread(I think they taste much better) They were invented or created by some monks! Read more ! The flavor is absolutely delicious! Keep in mind you have to wait a week before you can bake them..it's so worth the wait!! Ingredients:
2 lbs.honey(4 cups) |
2 lbs brown sugar |
1 lb. butter |
4 cups walnuts or almonds,chopped fine |
5 eggs |
2 tsp all spice |
1 tsp cloves |
1/2 glass of brandy(hmmm not sure on this one..proubly about 1/2 cup or less) |
1 lb. citron-ground fine |
4 tsp soda-in a little hot water..when disolved add |
12-15 cups of flour |
frosting |
4 egg whites |
4 cups powdered sugar |
4 tbsp orange juice |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan add the honey, brown sugar, and butter. Heat until warm.
2. Remove from stovetop and cool.
3. Transfer ingredients to a very large bowl.
4. Add walnuts or almonds.
5. Add eggs, allspice,cloves,citron,brandy, soda and flour.
6. Put in fridge for 1 week.
7. Roll out on floured board, cut with biscuit cutter or round shape.
8. Bake at 350* for 11-12 min.
9. Frost cookies while hot.Store in airtight container.
10. These store for weeks!
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