Lebkuchen (German Christmas Honey Cookies) Recipe

Name: Lebkuchen (German Christmas Honey Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup molasses; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 2 3/4 cups flour, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon clove; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/3 cup citron, chopped; 1/3 cup nuts, chopped; whole blanched almond; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 3/4 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup citron, chopped
1/3 cup nuts, chopped
whole blanched almond
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

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["Mix honey and molasses and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool completely.", "Stir in brown sugar, egg, lemon juice and lemon rind.", "Sift together flour, baking soda and spices, then stir into the honey-molasses mix.", "Mix in the citron and chopped nuts, place the dough in the refrigerator and chill overnight.", "Roll out a small amount of dough at a time to 1/4 inch thick, keeping the rest in the fridge. You can either cut out oblong shapes about 1 1/2"" x 2 1/2"" or just cut out circle shapes about 2"" in diameter.", "Place on a GREASED baking sheet about 1"" apart.", "Place 3 almonds on top of each cookie in a flower shape, and place in a 400 deg oven for 10-12 min or until no imprint remains when touched lightly.", "While cookies bake, make glaze by boiling the water and sugar to 230 degrees - until it just barely begins to thread.", "Remove from heat and stir in confectioners sugar.", "Brush the hot glaze lightly over the cookies (if it gets grainy reheat slightly with a little water to thin again)."]

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup molasses, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Lebkuchen (German Christmas Honey 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.

Lebkuchen (German Christmas Honey Cookies)

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