Best 7 Lebkuchen Vi Recipes

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Lebkuchen vi, also known as "gingerbread mice", are a delightful German Christmas treat. These traditional cookies are made with a combination of spices, nuts, and honey, giving them a unique and irresistible flavor. Often decorated with intricate designs, lebkuchen vi make a wonderful addition to any holiday gathering or gift basket. With their charming appearance and delicious taste, these cookies are sure to bring joy to both children and adults alike. In this article, we will explore the history and significance of lebkuchen vi, as well as provide a comprehensive guide to creating these delightful treats in your own kitchen. We will cover everything from selecting the right ingredients to baking and decorating techniques, so that you can enjoy the magic of lebkuchen vi this holiday season.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEBKUCHEN



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The German town of Nuremberg has been famous for its lebkuchen since the late 1300s. The soft, cakey cookies are traditionally made with several spices, candied citrus peel, hazelnuts, and almonds.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 17

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup blanched whole almonds (about 1 3/4 ounces), toasted, plus more untoasted for decorating
1/3 cup blanched hazelnuts (1 1/2 ounces), toasted
1/3 cup diced candied orange peel
1/3 cup diced candied lemon peel
4 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
3 ounces almond paste, crumbled into small pieces
1/3 cup apricot jam
3 large eggs
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Pulse almonds and hazelnuts in a food processor until very finely chopped. Add candied peels and dates, and pulse until finely chopped. Add almond paste, and pulse to combine. Add jam, and pulse. Add eggs and brown sugar, and pulse. Add flour mixture, and pulse. Transfer dough to an airtight container, and refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days).
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop (1/4 cup), drop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing cookies 3 inches apart. Place 3 almonds close together on top of each cookie. Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.
  • Whisk together confectioners' sugar and milk, and brush over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

GERMAN LEBKUCHEN



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A German honey Christmas cookie made with molasses.

Provided by HILARY2000

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 8h20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 egg
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
½ cup dark molasses
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup candied mixed fruit peel, finely chopped
1 egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar and honey until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice; stir into the molasses mixture. Stir in the almonds and candied fruit peel. Cover or wrap dough, and chill overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into 2x3 inch rectangles. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. While still warm, brush the cookies with the lemon glaze.
  • To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the egg white, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Brush over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 24.1 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

LEBKUCHEN VI



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I brought this recipe over from Germany almost 20 years ago. It has molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, honey and brown sugar in it. This is one of my favorite memories of Germany at Christmastime.

Provided by Debi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 10h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup honey
½ cup molasses
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup diced candied citron
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the honey and molasses. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg. Add the molasses mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the citron and hazelnuts. Cover dough and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into small rectangles and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Brush the icing over the cookies while they are still hot and quickly remove them to wire cooling racks. Store in airtight container with a cup of orange or apple for a few days to mellow.
  • To make the icing: Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar. If icing becomes sugary while brushing cookies, re-heat slightly- adding a little water until crystals dissolve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

LEBKUCHEN V



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This is a rather complicated recipe so I only make it at Christmastime. But it is delicious and worth the effort. Also great with coffee.

Provided by THREADS321

Categories     German Recipes

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup honey
¼ cup dark molasses
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
2 tablespoons chopped candied citron
1 cup chopped blanched almonds
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
1 egg, beaten
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the honey, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until well blended. Mix in the candied orange peel, citron, almonds, brown sugar, orange and lemon zests. Stir the baking soda into the hot water, then beat into the mixture along with the egg. Gradually mix in the flour. The dough should be very stiff, you may need to knead it on the counter to get it thoroughly blended. Cover and chill overnight so the flavors can ripen.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into bars about 2 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bottoms are only starting to brown. Remove cookies to cool on wire racks. Ice them with a thin confectioners glaze while they are still warm, if you like. When cool, store in a tightly closed container. If you want soft cookies, put half an apple in the container for several days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 1.9 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 9.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

LEBKUCHEN VI



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I brought this recipe over from Germany almost 20 years ago. It has molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, honey and brown sugar in it. This is one of my favorite memories of Germany at Christmastime.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     German Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup honey
½ cup molasses
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup diced candied citron
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, stir together the honey and molasses. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg. Add the molasses mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the citron and hazelnuts. Cover dough and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into small rectangles and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Brush the icing over the cookies while they are still hot and quickly remove them to wire cooling racks. Store in airtight container with a cup of orange or apple for a few days to mellow.
  • To make the icing: Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in the confectioners' sugar. If icing becomes sugary while brushing cookies, re-heat slightly- adding a little water until crystals dissolve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

LEBKUCHEN



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Categories     Cookies     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Almond     Spice     Winter     Honey     Hazelnut     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 32 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 21

For nut flour
3/4 cup hazelnuts (3 1/2 oz)
3/4 cup sliced almonds (2 1/2 oz)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
For cookies
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup mild honey
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup finely chopped fine-quality mixed candied fruit such as citron, orange, and lemon*
4 (11 1/2- by 8 1/4-inch) sheets edible rice paper, cut with scissors into 32 (2 1/2-inch) rounds
For icing
2 cups confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Make nut flour:
  • Finely grind nuts with remaining nut flour ingredients in a food processor.
  • Make dough:
  • Beat together brown sugar, honey, and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until creamy. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in nut flour at low speed until just blended, then stir in candied fruit.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Arrange rice-paper rounds, shiny sides down, on 2 large baking sheets. Roll level 2-tablespoon amounts of dough into balls with dampened hands, then put 1 on each paper round and flatten slightly (dough will spread to cover paper during baking).
  • Bake cookies in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until surface no longer appears wet, about 15 minutes total. Transfer to racks to cool.
  • Ice cookies:
  • Sift confectioners sugar into a bowl, then stir in water until smooth. Evenly brush tops of cooled cookies with icing. Let icing set, about 1 hour.
  • Available at Fauchon (212-308-5919) or The Baker's Catalogue (800-827-6836).

LEBKUCHEN



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It's tradition for my family to make these German treats together. The recipe came from my great-grandmother's cookbook, and judging from the amount of requests I get, it has certainly stood the test of time. -Esther Kempker, Jefferson City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup molasses
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon anise extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cardamom and cloves
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup candied lemon peel
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup candied orange peel
3 tablespoons candied pineapple
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in molasses, buttermilk and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, allspice, cardamom and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat well. Stir in walnuts., Place raisins, dates, lemon peel, coconut, orange peel and pineapple in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Stir into batter; press into prepared pan. Bake 25-28 minutes or until lightly browned., For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; whisk in confectioners' sugar. Spread over warm bars. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your Lebkuchen turns out flavorful and delicious.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Lebkuchen is a delicate pastry, and it's important to follow the recipe precisely in order to achieve the best results.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together.
  • Let the dough rest: This will allow the flavors to develop and the dough to become more workable.
  • Roll out the dough thinly: This will help the Lebkuchen to bake evenly.
  • Bake the Lebkuchen at a moderate temperature: This will help to prevent the Lebkuchen from burning.
  • Let the Lebkuchen cool completely before glazing it: This will help the glaze to set properly.

Conclusion:

Lebkuchen is a delicious and festive holiday treat that is sure to be enjoyed by everyone. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own Lebkuchen at home. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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