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Lebkuchen (German Cookie) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups sugar
1 lb. honey
12 cups flour
1 lb. butter
4 eggs
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp baking ammonia, ( from German or Dutch delicatessen )
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. orange extract
1 small package cherry Jello dissolved into two cups of boiling water
I also add two packages of lebkuchen spices for deli (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Add all the dry ingredients together then add the wet together. Mix well with big spoon.
Put plastic wrap on top of bowl and put in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Then roll and cut with your favorite Christmas cookie cutter shape. I use round and heart shape.
Bake at 325º on parchment paper cookie sheet.

For frosting I use 2 cups of icing sugar to 2 egg whites. Dip tops and leave to set so not sticky.
I also on the heart shape cookie , drizzle chocolate, again I like Dr Otker chocolate from the deli.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe has been with me for years given to me by a good neighbor.

 

 

 

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