Elisen Lebkuchen (Ginger Cookies)(Nuremberger Weisse Lebkuchen) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    10 eggs
    1 1/2 lb. sugar
    1 lb. blanched, slivered almonds, toasted slightly in butter
    6 oz. candied orange peel
    6 oz. candied citron
    1/2 tsp. cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. ground cardamon
    1/4 tsp. cloves
    1/4 tsp. mace
    grated rind of 1 fresh lemon
    1 lb. flour
    square baking wafers (Backoblaten)
Preparation
    Beat well (1 hour by hand, 8 minutes with electric mixer) the eggs and sugar.
    Add almonds, candied oranges and citron, spices and lemon rind.
    Add flour a little at a time.
    Spread the batter 1/2-inch thick on a layer of baking wafers.
    Let dry overnight. Bake to a light golden brown at 300\u00b0 (150\u00b0C) for 15 to 20 minutes. When cold, coat with white or chocolate icing.

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