Lebkuchen(German Cookies) Recipe

Name: Lebkuchen(German Cookies)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 c. honey; 1 c. brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. water; 2 Tbsp. butter; 3 1/2 c. flour; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. candied orange peel; 1/2 tsp. each: baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg; 1 c. slivered, blanched almonds; 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel

Servings: persons

2/3 c. honey
1 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. butter
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. candied orange peel
1/2 tsp. each: baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg
1 c. slivered, blanched almonds
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel

1
Mix honey, brown sugar and water in pan.
2
Add butter and boil. Cool.
3
Mix flour, baking soda, salt and spices in bowl.
4
Stir in almonds, candied and grated orange peel, then honey mixture until well blended.
5
Divide dough in half.
6
Roll half of dough on floured surface to a 12 x 9-inch rectangle.
7
Make 4 lengthwise and 9 crosswise cuts.
8
Place cut rectangles 1/2 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
9
Bake at 400u00b0 for 10 minutes, until pale brown. Remove to cool.
10
Brush glaze on tops of cookies.
11
Decorate with almonds and halved candied cherries.
12
Let stand 1 hour until glaze sets.

1517

kcal

Calories

Fat

266

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 c. honey, 1 c. brown sugar, 2 Tbsp. water, 2 Tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Lebkuchen(German 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 Cookies)

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