Step 1

In a stand mixer, mix together 1 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg replacer in a bowl until thickened.

Step 2

Stir in the finely chopped citrus peel, almond meal, flour, almond milk, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Using a spoon, place batter on each oblaten wafer (recipe below); spread batter to edges, but leave it mounded in center.

Step 4

Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and let them sit for 1 hour. This is necessary, as you want them to dry slightly.

Step 5

After an hour preheat oven to 275°.

Step 6

Bake lebkuchen for 25 mins, a toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean.

Step 7

While the cookies are baking, heat ½ cup sugar, brown rice syrup, and water in a small to medium-sized saucepan over high heat.

Step 8

Stir until sugar dissolves, and pour over chocolate and let sit for 1 minute to help chocolate melt.

Step 9

Stir glaze and chocolate until shiny.

Step 10

Brush lebkuchen with glaze and allow to cool and set.

Step 11

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 12

Combine flour, sugar, vanilla, salt in a large bowl, and mix well.

Step 13

Cut margarine into mixture with a pastry cutter or fork

Step 14

Add just water 1 Tbsp at a time, to make a smooth dough. DO NOT ADD TOO MUCH.

Step 15

If you added too much water and end up with sticky dough, add more flour.

Step 16

Roll out your dough until very very thin thin.

Step 17

Cut into 3 /12 inch circles with cookie cutter or glass.

Step 18

Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes, or until golden brown.