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Lebkuchenherzen Ginger Cookies
3/4 cup unsalted butter, soft but not warm
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, finely minced
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup honey
2 medium eggs, beaten
3-4 to 4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat in spices and zests. Heat molasses and honey to boiling then cool for 10 minutes.
Stir molasses mixture into butter, then beat in eggs. Sift 3 cups flour with soda and salt, and stir into batter.
Stir in as much of the remaining flour as needed to get a soft dough ("feels like a baby bottom"). Shape into a ball and cover with plastic wrap. Chill until cold overnight.
Roll dough 1/3 inch thick cut into desired shapes and brush with slightly beaten egg white. Bake 350° for 12 to 15 minutes on a greased sheet. Do not let edges brown. Cool 10 minutes.
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