====== Lebkuchen (German Spice Cookies) ======

===== Ingredients =====

  * 3 cups all-purpose flour
  * 1 tsp baking powder
  * 1/2 tsp baking soda
  * 1/4 tsp salt
  * 1 tbsp ground ginger
  * 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  * 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  * 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  * 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  * 3/4 cup brown sugar
  * 1 large egg
  * 1/2 cup molasses
  * 2 tsp vanilla extract
  * 1 tsp lemon zest

For icing:

  * 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  * 2-3 tbsp milk

===== Instructions =====

  - In large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  - In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet until well combined.
  - Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill in gridge at least 2 hours.
  - Preheat oven to 350f. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  - On floured surface roll out a portion of dough at 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cooking cutters.
  - Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm.
  - Let cookies cool on a baking sheet for at least 5 minutes, and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely

Icing:

  - Mix confectioners sugar and mil until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let icing set before serving.