Sue'S Grandma Wirth'S Lebkuchen [No Alcohol] Recipe

Name: Sue'S Grandma Wirth'S Lebkuchen [No Alcohol]
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco); 1 pint honey; 1 pint dark molasses; 1 pint sour cream; 4 1/2 cups dark brown sugar; 5 cups walnuts (black walnuts are best); candied fruit; 2 lbs raisins, soaked in hot water and drained; 5 eggs; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 tablespoon clove; 1 tablespoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 1/2 - 3 teaspoons salt; 4 teaspoons baking soda; 5 lbs flour (more or less); 1 whole almonds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
1 pint honey
1 pint dark molasses
1 pint sour cream
4 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
5 cups walnuts (black walnuts are best)
candied fruit
2 lbs raisins, soaked in hot water and drained
5 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon clove
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
2 1/2 - 3 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons baking soda
5 lbs flour (more or less)
1 whole almonds

1
Mix butter, shortening, honey, molasses, sour cream and brown sugar in saucepan over low heat. When blended, cool a little but while still somewhat warm, stir in coarsley chopped walnuts, candied fruit and eggs.
2
Stir 5 pounds of flour less 4 cups with the spices, salt and soda. Add this to fruit and nut mixture. This mixture will be very firm. Add more flour if needed. Mix this dough until you cannot possible add any more flour into the dough. When it is very stiff, cover and put in refrigerator overnight.
3
In the morning take small amounts of dough (keep rest in refrigerator) and roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into oblong shape using a Spam Can for cookie cutter. Use as little flour as possible when rolling cookies. Place on greased cookie sheet, press a whole almond in middle to decorate and bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350-375 degrees. Do not overbake. They should be done in the middle, but still soft and chewy.
4
Her recipe said you could use hickory nuts or walnuts. Instead of the candied fruit mix, she used candied orange peel, citron and lemon peel. If you don't have a Spam Can cookie cutter roll the dough 1/2 inch thick and cut in oblongs that are 1 1/2 inch by 2 1/2 inch.
5
Sue C's.
6
Great Grandma's recipe.

4618

kcal

Calories

153

Fat

725

Carbs

101

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 butter, 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco), 1 pint honey, 1 pint dark molasses, and more.

Yes, Sue'S Grandma Wirth'S Lebkuchen [No Alcohol] 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.

Sue'S Grandma Wirth'S Lebkuchen [No Alcohol]

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