I had never heard of Lebkuchen, but Lebkuchen (or Pfefferkuchen) is a traditional German biscuit product baked for Christmas, somewhat resembling soft gingerbread.
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup light molasses
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg
1 Tbsp lemon peel (zested)
2 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cups finely chopped citron
In a large bowl, mix at medium speed the egg, sugar, molasses, honey, and lemon zest until blended.
In a second bowl, add flour, spices, and baking soda. At low speed, add flour mix into sugar mixture until well blended. Add nuts and citron. Refrigerate (covered) for one hour.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Work 1/4 of the dough at a time. Keep the rest refrigerated. Roll 1/4" thick between waxed paper. Mold into shape as desired and decorate. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
Makes 2 - 3 dozen.
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