Spiced Honey Cookies A German Christmas Tradition 2 tbsp. butter 2 1/4 cups plus 2 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. cloves, cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 cup ground almonds 2 tbsp. chopped candied orange peel 2 tbsp. chopped candied lemon peel 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup honey half cup milk Almond glaze: 1 cup icing sugar 1/2 tsp. almond essance 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. cold water Coat bottom and sides of jelly roll pan with soft butter. Sprinkle 2 tbsp. flour evenly over butter. Tip pan from side to side to coat surface evenly. Sift 2 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon & nutmeg in bowl. Stir in almonds and peel. Beat eggs and sugar until mixture is thick Beat in honey, milk and flour mixture a little at a time. When batter is smooth, spread in pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Stir icing sugar, almond extract, lemon juice in bowl. Add water 1 tsp. at a time. Brush on cake while still warm. Cut cake into cookies 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" wide