A German honey Christmas cookie made with molasses.
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 egg
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup dark molasses
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup candied mixed fruit peel, finely chopped
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
12 mins
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READY IN
8 hrs 20 mins
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar and honey until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice; stir into the molasses mixture. Stir in the almonds and candied fruit peel. Cover or wrap dough, and chill overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into 2×3 inch rectangles. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. While still warm, brush the cookies with the lemon glaze.
- To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the egg white, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix in the confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Brush over cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 120 kcal
Carbohydrates: 26.6 g
Cholesterol: 6 mg
Fat: 1.1 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Sodium: 24 mg