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.
Yields
28 Servings