Classic German Lebkuchen Recipe: A Festive Treat

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 egg Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt White decorator's frosting

PREPARATION:

1. Melt butter with brown sugar and honey in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour into large bowl. Cool 30 minutes. Add egg, lemon peel and juice; beat 2 minutes with electric mixer at high speed. Stir in flour, allspice, baking soda and salt until well blended. Cover; refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness on lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin. Cut out with 3-inch cookie cutters. Transfer to prepared cookie sheets. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until edges are light brown. Cool 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate with white frosting. Store in airtight container.

This recipe appears in: European