Oh, boy that will be perfect at Christmas. It shouldn't matter much leaving out the rum, would it? Even though the pan is greased, does it still turn out of the pan easily or do you think parchment might be a good idea?

No, it probably won't hurt to leave out the rum but here, my husband would prefer more than the 1 tsp.
I've never had any problem with turning them out of the pan but then mine are teflon coated. Have never used parchment but if you want to, sure - go for it.
We really enjoyed our time in Europe and I brought back recipes of all of our favorite foods.
RL`

every year of my life, my mother has baked Lebkuchen. She swears they should be made a few weeks ahead, as they are best when they are a bit "Stale".

She adds citron and dried cherries. I think I like nothing added or some chopped pecans the best.

I like the ground almonds in this recipe but don't see why you couldn't use pecans.
RL`

I cant' fit my jelly roll pans in my oven here. Can I put this recipe in two 9 x 13 pans instead, do you think?
Lisa

Lisa, how about two 8 or 9" square pans. Two 9x13" ones might make them too thin.
RL`

I don't have any square pans, either. I'll come up with something. If I have to, I'll bake them in my mini muffin pans.
Lisa

Hey Lisa...they sell disposable pans at the commissary-- i'll get you some & give them to you Sunday(if I see you). They're real cheap... so don't worry about the $.

LeeAnn

I'm so glad to see this recipe posted. I lost mine in a move I guess. It came from my Aunt in Switzerland. It just made me sick to loose it.