Chocolate Lebkuchen Recipe

Name: Chocolate Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; Dash salt; 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup ground almonds; 1/3 cup ground hazelnuts; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cardamom and allspice; 1/4 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel; 1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Servings: persons

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
Dash salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
3 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon canola oil
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup ground almonds
1/3 cup ground hazelnuts
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each ground cloves, cardamom and allspice
1/4 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel
1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed

1
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine water and vanilla; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/16-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased
3
. Bake at 325u00b0 until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
4
For topping, in a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and oil. Combine the oats, flour, nuts, cocoa, baking powder and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in candied peels.
5
Drop a rounded tablespoonful of topping onto each cookie; gently press down. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
6
. Bake at 325u00b0 until set, 13-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
7
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.

1135

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, Dash salt, 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Lebkuchen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate Lebkuchen

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