Lebkuchen Spice Spritz

By SewingDragonfly

From: www.christmas-cookies.com

One reviewer noted that the cookies needed a little more spice for a more traditional Lebkuchen.

Another one noted to replace a little rum for milk in the glaze.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter -- softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• For Glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400F. In large mixer bowl combine sugar, butter, egg, salt, spices, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. If dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate until firm enough to form cookies, 30 to 45 minutes. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. For Glaze, in small bowl stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle or pipe over warm cookies.