1/2 c. honey 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 tbsp. lemon juice 2 3/4 c. sifted flour 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. allspice 1/3 c. chopped nuts 1/2 c. light molasses 1 egg 1 tsp. grated lemon rind 1/2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. cloves 1/3 c. citron, cut up Mix the honey and molasses and bring to a boil. Cool thoroughly. Stir in sugar, egg, lemon juice, and lemon rind. Sift together and stir in dry ingredients. Add citron and chopped nuts. Chill dough overnight, then roll out a small amount at a time. Keep the rest chilled. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into oblongs or squares. Place one inch apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until touched lightly - no print remains. Brush with glazing the minute they are out of oven. GLAZING ICING: 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. water 1 c. confectioners sugar Boil sugar and water together until it spins a fine thread. Remove from heat, stir in confectioners sugar and brush hot icing thinly over cookies. When icing gets sugary, reheat slightly and add a little water until clear again. Cool and store to mellow. |