CHOCOLATE LEBKUCHEN
Having lived in Germany, I try to keep my German cooking as authentic as possible. This lovely lebkuchen recipe is a culinary Christmas custom. -Cathy Lemmon, Quinlan, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine water and vanilla; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/16-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until set, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. , For topping, in a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and oil. Combine the oats, flour, nuts, cocoa, baking powder and spices; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in candied peels. , Drop 1 rounded tablespoon topping onto each cookie; gently press down. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° until set, 13-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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[email protected]How long can I store these cookies?
Nwabunie Emmanuel
[email protected]Can I use a different type of chocolate for this recipe?
Jessica Tienda
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts. Can I substitute another ingredient for the almonds?
Dawood Rahimi
[email protected]This recipe is too complicated. I don't have time for all these steps.
Musyyab Naseer
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out dry.
Thadiul Islam
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Tessie Andersen
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to for chocolate lebkuchen.
Usman Bajwa
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're festive and delicious.
Patrick O. Bangura
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses dark chocolate. It gives the cookies a deep, rich flavor.
Ahmed BaSSam
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.
Melissa Simon
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lebkuchen, but these cookies changed my mind! The chocolate flavor really balances out the spices.
Salima aliyu Yusuf
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of chocolate and lebkuchen.
Phuthego Molokomme
[email protected]This is the best chocolate lebkuchen recipe I've ever tried! The cookies were soft and chewy in the center with a slightly crispy edge, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.