Ingredients for - German Lebkuchen
How to cook deliciously - German Lebkuchen
1. Stage
Beat brown sugar, honey, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; stir in molasses. Combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and baking soda in a separate bowl; stir into the molasses mixture to form a sticky dough. Stir in almonds and candied fruit peel. Cover dough and chill overnight.
2. Stage
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets.
3. Stage
Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into 2x3-inch rectangles. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
4. Stage
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Stage
While the cookies are baking, make the glaze: Stir egg white, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Brush glaze over cookies while they are still warm.
6. Stage
Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool and set completely before storing in a single layer in airtight containers.
