Leckerli Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Leckerli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup unblanched almonds, finely chopped; ¼ cup candied orange peel, finely chopped; ¼ cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¾ cup honey; 2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 beaten egg; 1 cup powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemons or ½ teaspoon orange peel; 2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons orange juice; 2 -3 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup unblanched almonds, finely chopped
¼ cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
¼ cup candied lemon peel, finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¾ cup honey
2 tablespoons kirsch or 2 tablespoons brandy
1 beaten egg
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon finely shredded lemons or ½ teaspoon orange peel
2 teaspoons lemons or 2 teaspoons orange juice
2 -3 teaspoons water

1
Stir together flour, sugar, almonds, candied peels, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large mixing bowl.
2
Make a well in the center.
3
Add honey, kirsch or brandy, and beaten egg.
4
Stir till dough forms a ball.
5
Divide dough in half.
6
Roll half of the dough at a time on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness.
7
Cut into 21/2x1-inch strips.
8
Repeat with remaining dough.
9
Place cookies 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.
10
Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or till golden brown.
11
Transfer to wire racks and cool.
12
While cookies are still warm, brush with Citrus Glaze.
13
Citrus Glaze: Stir together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon or orange peel, and 2 teaspoons lemon or orange juice.
14
Add enough water to make mixture of glazing consistency (about 2 to 3 teaspoons).

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup unblanched almonds, finely chopped, ¼ cup candied orange peel, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Leckerli 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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