Lebkuchen Cookie Mix

3 c All-purpose flour
1 1/4 ts Nutmeg; ground
1 1/4 ts Cinnamon; ground
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Cloves; ground
1/2 ts Allspice; ground
1 Egg
3/4 c Brown sugar; packed
1/2 c Honey
1/2 c Dark molasses
1/2 c Almonds; slivered
1/2 c Candied fruits and peels, fi ely chopped
Lemon glaze, optional (recip follows)

Stir together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, soda, cloves and allspice. In a large mixer bowl, beat the egg; add brown sugar and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Stir in honey and molasses. Add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; beat until the mixture is well combined. Stir in almonds and fruits and peels. Cover; chill for several hours. On floured surface, roll dough into a 14" square. Cut into 3 1/2 x 2" rectangles. Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 375 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until done. Cool cookies about 1 minute; remove to wire rack. While cookies are warm, brush with the Lemon Glaze, if desired.

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