German Lebkuchen Bars
"These spiced honey bars are a twist on the German Lebkuchen cookie that dates back to the early 14th century...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
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1/3 cup honey
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1 Land O Lakes® Egg
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
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1/3 cup chopped golden raisins
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon honey
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Candied cherries, if desired
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Whole almonds, if desired
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