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
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
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Kukundakwe Aron
[email protected]These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. They are sure to be a hit with everyone.
PinkWolfJ
[email protected]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
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the spicy flavor.
Raquel Elie
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]I made these cookies for a Christmas party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Waqas Akarm
[email protected]These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter. They are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Sayem Sajib
[email protected]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
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the chewy texture and the spicy flavor.
Christopher Griffith
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.