Lebkuchen Cookies

Name: Lebkuchen Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 qt. molasses; 1 c. water; 1 c. sugar; 1 c. shortening; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. anise oil; 2 Tbsp. baking soda; 1/4 c. hot water; 10 to 11 c. flour

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1154 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Lebkuchen Cookies – a delicious recipe with molasses, water, sugar, shortening, salt, cinnamon. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 qt. molasses
1 c. water
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. anise oil
2 Tbsp. baking soda
1/4 c. hot water
10 to 11 c. flour

1
Bring to boil molasses, 1 cup water, sugar and shortening. Cool.
2
When cold, add salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, anise oil, baking soda and hot water.
3
Add 10 to 11 cups flour to make stiff. Let stand overnight in cool place.
4
Roll out on floured board. Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes.
5
Dough thickens overnight.
6
To frost, use powdered sugar, salt, hot water and vanilla.
7
Blend to proper consistency.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 qt. molasses, 1 c. water, 1 c. sugar, 1 c. shortening, and more.

Yes, Lebkuchen Cookies 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1154 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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