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Lebkuchen is a traditional German holiday cookie. It is high in spicy flavor.

Provided by Judy Schindler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ⅓ cups honey
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candied mixed fruit
1 tablespoon light sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Spray bottom and sides of a 10 x15 inch glass pan with a non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  • In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, heat the honey and 1/3 cup sugar in a microwave for 1 minute. Pour this mixture into a medium mixing bowl.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to the honey mixture. Stir well.
  • Add and mix in by hand the candied fruit, oil, and spices.
  • Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups more flour. Knead dough to mix (dough will be stiff). Spread into pan. Bake for 20 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cut into squares. May be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. Best if stored for 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 37 g

Kukundakwe Aron
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These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. They are sure to be a hit with everyone.


PinkWolfJ
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I've never had Lebkuchen before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They are so good! I love the combination of spices and the chewy texture.


Shani_wri8ss07
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These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the spicy flavor.


Raquel Elie
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The combination of spices is perfect and they have a great texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Humaira Gilani
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These cookies are a bit more work than your average cookie, but they are definitely worth it. They are so delicious and they make a great gift for friends and family.


tariq ahad tariq
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I've never made Lebkuchen before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out great. They are soft and chewy, with a delicious gingerbread flavor.


Ines Lukacevic
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices. I had some extra from making gingerbread houses and decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The cookies were delicious and they filled my house with a wonderful aroma.


Mbabazi Proscovia
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They are not too spicy and they have a great texture.


Maleigha McFerron
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they are definitely worth it. They are so delicious and they make your house smell amazing.


Waqar Jani
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I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Waqas Akarm
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These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. They are sure to be a hit with everyone.


Sayem Sajib
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I've never had Lebkuchen before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They are so good! I love the combination of spices and the chewy texture.


Abishek Limbu
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These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the spicy flavor.


Christopher Griffith
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The combination of spices is perfect and they have a great texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Darious Summy
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These cookies were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They turned out so beautiful and they tasted even better than they looked. I will definitely be making these again for special occasions.


William Roberts
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I'm not usually a fan of German cookies, but these Lebkuchen were really good. They were soft and chewy, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I would definitely make these again.


Justin Powers
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices. I had some extra from making gingerbread houses and decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The cookies were delicious and they filled my house with a wonderful aroma.


Siniya Aktar Mim
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I've been making these cookies for years and they are always a hit with my family and friends. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of spices and the chewy texture.


Collins Otieno
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Lebkuchen is a delicious and traditional German Christmas cookie that is easy to make. I followed the recipe and my cookies turned out perfect! They were soft, chewy, and full of flavor. I will definitely be making these again next year.