Moist and Chewy <em>Lebkuchen</em> (German Spiced Christmas Cookies) Recipe

Ingredients (26)

• For the Dough:
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts (2 ounces; 57g)
• 1/2 cup almond meal (2 ounces; 57g)
• 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour (12 ounces; 320g)
• 2 tablespoons (14.8g) unsweetened cocoa (preferably dark)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda
• 2 teaspoons (4.2g) ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon (2.1g) ground powdered ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.8g) kosher salt
• 1/2 cup tightly packed chopped candied orange rind (4 ounces; 113g)
• 1/4 cup tightly packed chopped crystallized ginger (2 ounces; 57g)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick; 57g)
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (5.3 ounces; 150g)
• 1 cup honey (12 ounces; 340g)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon (15mL) pure vanilla extract
• Nonstick spray, for greasing
• For the Glaze:
• 3 cups confectioners&#39; sugar (13 ounces; 375g)
• 1 tablespoon (15mL) kirsch, Grand Marnier, or rum (or pure vanilla extract)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons warm water (1.5 to 2 ounces; 45 to 60mL)