LEBKUCHEN (SPICE BARS)

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Make and share this Lebkuchen (Spice Bars) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawnee TX

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice, Ground
1/4 teaspoon clove, Ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups flour, Unbleached, Unsifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup almonds, Ground
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, Grated
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon rum
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Stir together the spices, salt flour, and baking powder.
  • Stir in the almonds and lemon rind.
  • In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a ribbon is formed when the beater is removed.
  • Stir in the honey and milk.
  • Gradually stir in the flour mixture; beat until smooth.
  • Spread the batter in an 11 X 17-inch jelly roll pan that is well greased and floured.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cake is done.
  • While the cake is still warm, turn it out onto a wire rack.
  • To make the almond glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar, almond extract, rum, and 1 to 2 T of water.
  • Beat until glaze is smooth and of the right consistency.
  • Add more water to thin if neccessary.
  • Spread the warm cake with the almond glaze.
  • Cut cake into 1 X 2 1/2-inch bars while still warm.
  • Spice bars keep 6 to 8 weeks in a sealed container if not glazed.

Khan Kalabat
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Radheshyam chaudhary
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These bars are a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I think they would be perfect for a holiday party.


Ishaan Rambharose
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I've never been a big fan of gingerbread, but these bars have changed my mind. They're so moist and flavorful, I can't get enough of them.


As Sapin
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!


William Roberts
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Rajendra Timalsina
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These bars are the perfect way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a great way to get your kids excited about baking.


Manish Khanal
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I love the way the spices in these bars warm my kitchen. It's like a cozy hug on a cold winter day.


Nevaeh Rhoades
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These bars are a must-try for any fan of gingerbread. They're packed with flavor and have a wonderful chewy texture.


MD ATIKULLAH
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I've made these bars several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite!


Millie Mischewski
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These bars are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. Everyone will love them!


Eduardo Gonzalez
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them. Just mix all the ingredients together and bake. That's it!


Tre Bryant
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I love the way these bars smell while they're baking. The whole house fills with the aroma of spices and molasses. It's like Christmas in a pan!


Shonna Robinson
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The molasses gives them a deep, rich flavor, while the spices add a nice warmth. They're also very moist and chewy, which makes them irresistible.


Haman Siddiqui Haman Siddiqui
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I made these bars for a holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. They were also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


Winny Oseghale
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These Lebkuchen spice bars were a delightful treat! The combination of spices and molasses gave them a warm and inviting flavor. They were also surprisingly moist and chewy, with a perfect crumb. I'll definitely be making these again soon!