German Lebkuchen Cookies

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German Lebkuchen Cookies

Course Dessert

Cuisine German

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 8 dozen

Author Rose Ness

Ingredients

• 4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs beaten
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 4 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tsp vinegar
• 1 Tbsp soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 cup nuts chopped

Instructions

• In a large pan heat sugar, butter and honey until hot (do not boil).
• Remove from heat and add spices and soda dissolved in 3 tsp vinegar.
• Stir well and cool.
• Add beaten eggs, flour and nuts.
• Place in a greased bowl and place in refrigerator.
• Cool for at least 2 or 3 days.
• Roll on floured board 1/8″ thick & cut out.
• Bake at 350 deg oven for 12-15 minutes.
• Remove from sheet at once and cool.
• Frost with a thin powdered sugar icing (colors optional).

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