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Lebkuchen

• 1 egg
• 3/4 Cup brown sugar
• 1/2 Cup honey
• 1/2 Cup dark molasses
• 3 Cup sifted flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoonallspice
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 Cup candied fruit
• 1/2 Cup slivered almonds

Instructions:
Beat egg. Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy. Stir in honey and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients; add to first mixture; mix well. Stir in fruits and nuts. Chill several hours or overnight. On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4" . Cut in rectangles 3 1/2" x 2". Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake in moderate oven (350) about 12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan.