Lebkuchen

Updated at: Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:02:33 GMT

Step 1

In a large bowl, with together, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg

Step 2

In another bowl, cream together, the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beaten the egg, molasses, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

Step 3

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.

Step 4

Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 6

On a flowered surface, roll out one portion of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place the cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until firm.

Step 7

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

For the icing, mix, confectioners, sugar, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies. Let icing set before serving.

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