Leckerli
- 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unblanched almonds, finely chopped
- 14 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
- 14 cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 14 teaspoon ground cloves
- 34 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 12 teaspoon finely shredded lemons or 12 teaspoon orange peel
- 2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons orange juice
- 2 -3 teaspoons water
- Stir together flour, sugar, almonds, candied peels, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large mixing bowl.
- Make a well in the center.
- Add honey, kirsch or brandy, and beaten egg.
- Stir till dough forms a ball.
- Divide dough in half.
- Roll half of the dough at a time on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into 21/2x1-inch strips.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place cookies 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or till golden brown.
- Transfer to wire racks and cool.
- While cookies are still warm, brush with Citrus Glaze.
- Citrus Glaze: Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon or orange peel, and 2 teaspoons lemon or orange juice.
- Add enough water to make mixture of glazing consistency (about 2 to 3 teaspoons).
flour, sugar, unblanched almonds, candied orange peel, lemon peel, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, honey, brandy, egg, powdered sugar, lemons, lemons, water
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/leckerli-455473 (may not work)