Easy German Lebkuchen Recipe

Name: Easy German Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup molasses; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (see comments above); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1/2 cup mixed candied fruit or 1/2 cup mixed candied peel, finely chopped; 1 egg white; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; mixed candied fruit or mixed candied peel, diced for decorating

Servings: persons

1 egg
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup molasses
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (see comments above)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup mixed candied fruit or 1/2 cup mixed candied peel, finely chopped
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
mixed candied fruit or mixed candied peel, diced for decorating

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease a 15 X 10 X 1-inch baking sheet.
3
In large mixer bowl, beat egg and oil. Add brown sugar and beat well.
4
Add honey and molasses. Mix well.
5
Mix together flour, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda. Add to egg mixture and beat till well mixed.
6
Stir in almonds and candied fruit and peel. Dough will be very thick.
7
Spread in baking pan. Use back of spoon to spread, dipping spoon in water so that dough doesn't stick to spoon.
8
Bake for 15 - 23 minutes or until done.
9
with a sharp knife, score into bars immediately upon removing from oven by just cutting through the top crust.
10
With mixer, in small bowl, beat egg white, powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
11
Spread icing over warm bars. Decorate with candied fruit. Cool completely.
12
Cut through completely at the score marks to cut into individual bars.

800

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed, 1/3 cup honey, and more.

Yes, Easy German Lebkuchen falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy German Lebkuchen

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