The cookies are baked on a thin, edible wafer called oblaten. Oblaten are crisp, white wheat wafers that are available in specialty food shops. If you do not have a specialty food shop that handles oblaten, check with a local religious supply house. Wafers that are used for communion come in various sizes, including 2 3/4 and 3-inch diameters, and can be used for lebkuchen.
Provided by Olha7397
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer or in a large bowl, beat or whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water over low heat and heat, whisking until the mixture is thick and very warm (about 130 F) Remove from the water bath and continue beating until the mixture is cool.
- Combine the almonds, flour, zests, and spices in another bowl.
- Stir into the egg sugar mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Place the oblaten on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
- Spread 1 rounded tablespoonful of the cookie dough on each oblaten, spreading to the edges of the wafers.
- Let the cookies stand, uncovered, for 1 hour before baking so that the top will dry.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cookies are crusty on the upper surface, but still moist in the center.
- Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, stir the sugar and lemon juice together to make a thin glaze.
- Spread over half of the cooled cookies.
- Place the chocolate into a glass bowl and heat in the microwave at high power for about 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the remaining cookies.
- Decorate with the almonds.
- Makes 42 to 48 cookies.
- The Great Holiday Baking Book Beatrice Ojakangas.
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TaisGiftedHands
[email protected]These cookies are way too sweet for my taste. I'll have to reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Anas Gujjar
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Lebkuchen turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.
Lilyana Lucas
[email protected]I had some trouble finding German baking wafers, but I was able to use regular wafers instead. The cookies still turned out great.
Fatawu Sukenibe
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loves them.
sherzelle woods
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These Lebkuchen are a new holiday tradition in my family.
Sinentlantla Madlala
[email protected]These Lebkuchen are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays.
Parminderkaur Italy
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in these cookies. They're so warm and inviting.
Rebecca Aklorbortu
[email protected]These Lebkuchen are the perfect addition to any holiday cookie platter.
Samuel Muyoboke
[email protected]I've never had Lebkuchen before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These cookies are amazing!
Udu Cyril
[email protected]These Lebkuchen are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Ava Cairney
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but these cookies are amazing! The spices are perfectly balanced and the texture is chewy and delicious.
adrian gjoka
[email protected]These Lebkuchen are the perfect holiday cookie! They're delicious and festive.
Amtiaz Khan
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Nagin Op
[email protected]These Lebkuchen are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of spices and the chewy texture. I will definitely be making these again.
Dennis Napul
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a wonderful flavor.
67 NIAZI
[email protected]These Lebkuchen are absolutely delicious! The combination of spices and the chewy texture is perfect. I also love the addition of the German baking wafers; they add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again soon.