BASEL LECKERLI SWISS HONEY SPICE COOKIE

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It was written in a old Nebraska cook book. Basil Leckerli Swiss cookie is a pioneer recipe. I know that the Swiss settled here; I am writing recipe as written; no temperatures or amounts given.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups honey
2 cups sugar
5 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon anise
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon clove
2/3 cup citron, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3 eggs
1/2 cup fruit juice
1 lemon
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Simmer the sugar and honey in a double boiler until melted; cool.
  • Add the rest of ingredients except frosting.
  • Mix.
  • Spread in a thin sheet and bake until done.
  • Frost with thin frosting made of lemon and powdered sugar as soon as cookies are baked.

John Nyamai
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These cookies are amazing!


Obum Moses
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These cookies are delicious! I can't wait to make them again.


Naweer Nour
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I'm not a fan of the texture of these cookies. They're a bit too chewy for me.


Philip Bailey
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover honey.


Michelle Kincaid
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I'm not sure if I like the flavor of these cookies. They're a bit too spicy for me.


LAURA TENNEY
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These cookies are perfect for dunking in coffee or tea.


luqman awadh
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive.


Mugema Vicent
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These cookies are a bit too hard for my taste, but they're still tasty.


Amrit Khanal
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly.


Sandra Shumba
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These cookies are beautiful! They're perfect for giving as gifts.


Noor Sultan
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I'm not a big fan of honey, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The spices really balanced out the sweetness.


Dihan Hossai
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These cookies are very time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Queen Victoria
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I had a hard time finding some of the spices called for in the recipe, but I was able to substitute others and the cookies still turned out great.


Dickshrank BrainDamage
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Mona Sunam
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The spices in these cookies are so warm and inviting. They're perfect for a cold winter day.


Daniel Amjad
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I love the chewiness of these cookies. They're not too hard or too soft.


Samson Defabachew
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. They're a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.


Ekram Jamal
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I've never had Basel leckerli before, but these were amazing! The honey and spices gave them a unique flavor that I loved.


Rubel Sangma
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! They have the perfect balance of spices and sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.