Lebkuchan Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Lebkuchan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup honey; ¾ cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated; 2 ⅓ cups flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon clove; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ⅓ cup citron, finely chopped; ⅓ cup almonds

Servings: persons

1 cup honey
¾ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
2 ⅓ cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon clove
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup citron, finely chopped
⅓ cup almonds

1
Heat honey until it bubbles and cool.
2
Stir in sugar, egg, juice and rind.
3
Cool to lukewarm.
4
Add spices and flour.
5
Stir.
6
Add citron and nuts.
7
Dough will be soft.
8
Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 8 hours (Up to one week).
9
Shape into 1-inch balls with floured hands.
10
Flatten with 1/2 of an almond.
11
Bake 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheet, 12-15 minutes at 375F until lightly browned.
12
Glaze while warm.
13
Glaze: 1 cup sifted powder sugar 5 Tbsp rum or water stirred until smooth.
14
Store in air tight container and let mellow.

703

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup honey, ¾ cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lebkuchan 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.

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