LEBKUCHEN IV

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This is a recipe I got from my husband's mother several years ago.

Provided by Nancy Haugen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 8h40m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup honey
½ cup molasses
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped candied citron
1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together honey and molasses. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in the brown sugar, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest until well blended. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice. Stir the ingredients from the pan into the bowl and blend well. Mix in the walnuts and candied citron. Cover the dough and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into small rectangles. Place the rectangles 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. Brush with glaze while hot from the oven. To make the glaze: Combine the 1 cup of sugar with water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Brush over hot cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 16.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Aisha Mahmud
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These cookies are a waste of time. They're bland and flavorless.


Mambo Mweemba
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out too hard. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Jabulile Sereng
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These cookies are okay. They're a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Dorvil Kenley
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I'm not a huge fan of Lebkuchen cookies, but I have to admit that these are pretty good. They're not too sweet and the spices are well-balanced.


Jimena Clark
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy them.


Mohammad Sakil
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I love the combination of spices in these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Rohul Tiknaf
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These Lebkuchen cookies are a delicious and festive treat. They're perfect for any holiday gathering.


Saeed-96
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so flavorful and have a great texture.


Jelinda Pfanzelt
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These Lebkuchen cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


Jenna Cook
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I've tried many Lebkuchen recipes over the years, but this one is definitely my favorite. The cookies are perfectly spiced and have a wonderful texture. They're also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Sino Mbete
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This Lebkuchen recipe was a hit at my holiday party! The cookies were soft and chewy, with a delicious blend of spices. I received rave reviews from all my guests.