Categories: Cookies, German 
      Yield: 28 servings 
  
      3 c  All-purpose flour                 1/2 c  Honey 
  1 1/4 ts Nutmeg; ground                    1/2 c  Dark molasses 
  1 1/4 ts Cinnamon; ground                  1/2 c  Almonds; slivered 
    1/2 ts Baking soda                       1/2 c  Candied fruits and peels, fi 
    1/2 ts Cloves; ground                           -ely chopped 
    1/2 ts Allspice; ground                         Lemon glaze, optional (recip 
      1    Egg                                      - follows) 
    3/4 c  Brown sugar; packed             
  
  Stir together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, soda, cloves and allspice. In a 
  large mixer bowl, beat the egg; add brown sugar and beat with an electric 
  mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Stir in honey and molasses. Add dry 
  ingredients to molasses mixture; beat until the mixture is well combined. 
  Stir in almonds and fruits and peels. Cover; chill for several hours. On 
  floured surface, roll dough into a 14" square. Cut into 3 1/2 x 2" 
  rectangles. Place 2" apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 375 degrees for 
  12 to 14 minutes or until done. Cool cookies about 1 minute; remove to wire 
  rack. While cookies are warm, brush with the Lemon Glaze, if desired.