German Spice Bars(Lebkuchen)

• 1 1/3 c. honey (you can substitute some molasses for honey)
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. soda (if using some molasses)
• 1/2 c. blanched almonds (optional)
• 1/4 c. each: chopped citron, candied orange and lemon peel
• 1 1/2 to 2 c. more flour
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cardamon
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. cloves

1. Heat honey and sugar slightly in a pan.
2. Add butter.
3. Add 2 cups flour and baking powder; beat well.
4. Add nuts, citron, peels and spices.
5. Add 1 1/2 to 2 more cups flour until you have a thick, pliable dough.
6. Pat it 1/4 inch thick into pans (three 8 x 8-inch cake pans and one 9 x 9-inch cake pan).
7. Bake about 25 minutes. When cool, cut in squares and ice with Lemon Glaze.
8. Make this ahead for Christmas.
9. Keeps 6 months when in an airtight container!

honey, sugar, butter, flour, baking powder, soda, blanched almonds, chopped citron, flour, ginger, cardamon, cinnamon, cloves

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=872171 (may not work)