CHOCOLATE LEBKUCHEN
This is a good recipe given to me by my friend Jenny's grandmother. She said to plan your work, then work your plan. She was so right!
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Chocolate
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Mix together in a saucepan and bring to a boil the honey, molasses,and corn syrup. Cool completely. Stir in brown sugar,eggs,lemon juice, and rind, mixing well. Set aside. Sift together the flour ,cocoa,cinnamon, cloves,allspice and nutmeg. Mix in citron and nuts. Combine the sugar and flour mixture and add the baking soda with the water,using dough hook to mix well. Add more flour to make a stiff dough to roll. Chill dough overnight. Roll small amount at a time, keeping rest chilled. Roll out 3/8 inch thick and cut into oblongs 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheet. Bake in 350^ oven for 12-15 minutes. Bake until when touched lightly with your finger no imprint remains. Brush the following glaze on the hot cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. --- Glaze:--this should be very thin as it sets up fast Boil together: 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. water until sugar dissolves, and reaches 230^. Then remove from heat and add: 1/4 c. powdered sugar or more Brush hot icing THINLY and QUICKLY over cookies, and place 1 or 2 half almond slice on each cookie. If icing gets to thick, reheat slightly, add a teaspoon or more hot water.
- 2. It's good to have the kids help out here with the nuts or even the brushing on of the icing.
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Lonnie Jefferson
[email protected]Meh.
Amanda Greene
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. These cookies are just okay.
Suraj Thakur
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.
Benson Malenga
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the cookies have been a disaster. I'm giving up on it.
Sardar Shakeel
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Rachel Ross
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
RICHARD LONGACRE
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but these cookies are an exception. They're so soft and flavorful, I can't resist them!
friend chicle
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year!
SK Sajon Vai
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're especially good when served warm with a cup of coffee.
shafaqat Hussain
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive!
Innocent Junior
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The cookies have a warm, comforting flavor that's perfect for the holidays.
Hagar samir tewfiq
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how soft and flavorful they were.
Tanya Bryant
[email protected]I've been making lebkuchen for years, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The cookies are moist and flavorful, and the glaze gives them a nice finishing touch.
Anand Hamirani
[email protected]This lebkuchen recipe is a keeper! The cookies turned out perfectly soft and chewy, with just the right amount of spice. I can't wait to bake them again for Christmas!