German Spice Bars(Lebkuchen)  
["1 1/3 c. honey (you can substitute some molasses for honey)", "3/4 c. sugar", "3 Tbsp. butter", "2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. soda (if using some molasses)", "1/2 c. blanched almonds (optional)", "1/4 c. each: chopped citron, candied orange and lemon peel", "1 1/2 to 2 c. more flour", "1/4 tsp. ginger", "1/2 tsp. cardamon", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/8 tsp. cloves"]
["Heat honey and sugar slightly in a pan.", "Add butter.", "Add 2 cups flour and baking powder; beat well.", "Add nuts, citron, peels and spices.", "Add 1 1/2 to 2 more cups flour until you have a thick, pliable dough.", "Pat it 1/4 inch thick into pans (three 8 x 8-inch cake pans and one 9 x 9-inch cake pan).", "Bake about 25 minutes. When cool, cut in squares and ice with Lemon Glaze.", "Make this ahead for Christmas.", "Keeps 6 months when in an airtight container!"]
["honey", "sugar", "butter", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "blanched almonds", "chopped citron", "flour", "ginger", "cardamon", "cinnamon", "cloves"]