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 :

Uddap King
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These cookies are a holiday staple in my family. We love the unique flavor and the festive look.


jemima Jemima
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out very well. They were too dry and crumbly.


XHAFIN GAMER
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of spices.


Brian Pakkies
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These cookies were a bit too hard for my taste. I think I'll try baking them for a shorter amount of time next time.


John Rush
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are amazing.


raismohsin Raismohsin
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.


madar lion
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Michael Dawson
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These cookies are so festive and beautiful. They're perfect for a holiday party.


suresh Lumba
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and have a nice, spicy flavor.


Michael Hernandez
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These cookies were delicious! I especially loved the glaze.


Hayden Macua
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more honey next time.


Alesk Rakib
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for the holidays!


Sakshyam Rajthala
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These cookies were a lot of work, but they were definitely worth it. They're so delicious and festive.


Aizaz Ur rehman
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I made these cookies for my German grandmother and she said they were the best she'd ever had! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Leentjie Everts
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The cookies were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my friends loved them!


aliraj aliraj
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I've never made lebkuchen before, but this recipe was so clear and easy to follow. The cookies turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.


Cisaam Beereey
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These cookies were a hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive look.


Boinet Agatha
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I was surprised at how easy it was to make these cookies! The result was a delicious, soft, and flavorful cookie that was perfect for the holidays.


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