Leckerli

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup unblanched almonds, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 beaten egg
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemons or 1/2 teaspoon orange peel
• 2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons orange juice
• 2 -3 teaspoons water

Recipe

• 1 stir together flour, sugar, almonds, candied peels, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large mixing bowl. make a well in the center. add honey, kirsch or brandy, and beaten egg. stir till dough forms a ball. divide dough in half.
• 2 roll half of the dough at a time on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. cut into 21/2x1-inch strips. repeat with remaining dough. place cookies 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• 3 bake in a 350 degree f oven about 10 minutes or till golden brown. transfer to wire racks and cool. while cookies are still warm, brush with citrus glaze.
• 4 citrus glaze: stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon or orange peel, and 2 teaspoons lemon or orange juice. add enough water to make mixture of glazing consistency (about 2 to 3 teaspoons).