2 c. light brown sugar
1/4 c. water
1 lb. strained honey
2 lb. flour
1/2 tbsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 lb. shredded almonds
1 c. citron
2 eggs

Boil the sugar, water and honey for 5 minutes. Cool. Add flour with soda and spices sifted together. Add almonds and citron (candied peel). Beat and add eggs. Knead again slightly, add if necessary a very little more flour. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into diamond shapes (diagonal cuts). Bake about 15 minutes in a moderate oven 350 degrees on greased cookie sheets. Cool and brush with a plain sugar icing.