Nut-Free Lebkuchen Recipe

Name: Nut-Free Lebkuchen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 egg; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup molasses; Glaze; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

Cookies
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading
1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
Glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
2
Sift together the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Set aside.
3
Beat the egg and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl. Beat in the honey and molasses until thoroughly combined.
4
On low speed, stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
5
Turn the dough out from the bowl onto a well-floured surface. Knead the dough, adding more flour as kneaded, until a stiff dough is formed. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.
6
On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough into a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 18 3x2-inch rectangles. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
7
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let cool.
8
Whisk together the confectioner's sugar, water and lemon juice and brush or spread on top of the cookies. Allow the glaze to firm, and then store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

810

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for kneading, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Nut-Free Lebkuchen 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.

Nut-Free Lebkuchen

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