Lebkuchen Bars
Source: Roselin
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups unsifted flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup ground almonds
1 tsp grated lemon rind
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup milk
Almond Glaze:
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 tsp rum
1-2 T water
Sift together spices, salt, flour, and baking powder. Stir in the almonds and lemon rind.
In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a ribbon forms when the beater is removed. Stir in the honey and milk. Gradually stir in the flour mixture and beat until smooth.
Spread the batter in an 11x17" greased jelly roll pan.
Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 12-15 minutes until the cake is done. While still warm turn the cake out onto a rack.
Mix the confectioner's sugar, almond extract, rum and water. Beat until it is smooth and of a glaze consistency, adding more water if necessary. Spread on warm cake. Cut into bars while still warm.
Yields 2-3 dozen (or more if cut into smaller pieces)