Elisen Lebkuchen (Ginger Cookies)(Nuremberger Weisse Lebkuchen)

• 10 eggs
• 1 1/2 lb. sugar
• 1 lb. blanched, slivered almonds, toasted slightly in butter
• 6 oz. candied orange peel
• 6 oz. candied citron
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground cardamon
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• 1/4 tsp. mace
• grated rind of 1 fresh lemon
• 1 lb. flour
• square baking wafers (Backoblaten)

1. Beat well (1 hour by hand, 8 minutes with electric mixer) the eggs and sugar.
2. Add almonds, candied oranges and citron, spices and lemon rind.
3. Add flour a little at a time.
4. Spread the batter 1/2-inch thick on a layer of baking wafers.
5. Let dry overnight. Bake to a light golden brown at 300u0b0 (150u0b0C) for 15 to 20 minutes. When cold, coat with white or chocolate icing.

eggs, sugar, blanched, candied orange peel, candied citron, cinnamon, ground cardamon, cloves, mace, fresh lemon, flour, baking wafers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=407351 (may not work)