Lackerlies

1 quart honey
2 cup sugar
1 pound pecans
1/2 pound citron
2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup brandy
Juice and peel of 1 lemon, coarsely grated
7 cup all-purpose flour


In large pot, boil honey & sugar, until sugar is dissolved. Measure the rest of the ingredients and mix into the honey sugar mixture. Refrigerate for 3 days. Divide dough into thirds. With floured hands, press onto greased cookie sheet to 1/4" thick. Press to within 1" of edge of sheet. Bake on middle rack of preheated 350 degree oven for 20-22 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center springs back from light tough.


Upon removing, invert onto a cutting board, and cut in 1" x 2" strips. Drizzle glaze over cookies. For glaze, combine 2 cup powdered sugar with enough milk to make it of drizzling consistency (about 4-6 tablespoons) and a dash of lemon, orange and/or almond extract.