Lebkuchen Spice Spritz

2/3 cup sugar
1 cup butter -- softened
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
For Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 400F. In large mixer bowl combine sugar, butter, egg, salt, spices, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture is light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add flour. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed, 2 to 3 minutes. If dough is too soft, cover and refrigerate until firm enough to form cookies, 30 to 45 minutes. Place dough in cookie press. Form desired shapes 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. For Glaze, in small bowl stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle or pipe over warm cookies.

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Reviews of Lebkuchen Spice Spritz:

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  Serrena in Fremont, Ca  Dec 29, 2008
Would make this again.
This cookie was very easy to make and it had just the right amount of spice.

I piped the glaze onto the cookies which was OK. Next time I will try dipping the cookies in the glaze as the previous reviewer suggested. four stars

  Serrena in Fremont, Ca  Dec 29, 2008
Would make this again.
This recipe was very easy. And the cookies had just the right amount of spice. Next time I'll try dipping them in the glaze. five stars

  A cookie baker  Dec 12, 2006
Would make this again.
Everybody loves them. Easy to make. Perfect for baking starters. A really nice Christmas candy. five stars

  Jane in Denver  Dec 4, 2006
Would make this again.
My family loved these. FIrst batch was gone in 24 hours, so I had to make a second batch for my cookie trays. Really easy and fairly fast. This will be added to the must bake list. five stars

  Anni in Texas  Nov 11, 2006
Would make this again.
Loved the taste of these cookies - all the spices make you think of Christmas without being overwhelming. However, I do recommend that you dip these cookies in the glaze rather than drizzling them. It's simpler and gives more of the feel of traditional lebkuchen with the extra crunch. For more of a holiday look, you could add food coloring to the glaze. :) five stars

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