Lebkuchen

1. In a small mixing bowl beat egg with an electric mixer on high speed about 1 minute. Add brown sugar; beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and honey.

2. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, ginger, and cardamom. Add beaten egg mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir until combined. (dough will be stiff.) Stir in almonds and the 1/2 cup candied fruits and peels.

3. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill about 3 hours or until dough is easy to handle.

4. Lightly grease a cookie sheet; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough at a time into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Cut into 2-inch squares. Place on prepared cookie sheet.

5. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to a wire rack. Brush warm cookies with Lemon Glaze. Garnish with candied fruit pieces. Allow glaze to thoroughly dry. Store cookies, tightly covered, overnight or up to 7 days to soften. Makes 48 cookies

Lemon Glaze: In a small mixing bowl stir together 1-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add enough water (about 3 to 4 teaspoons) to make of drizzling consistency.