LEBKUCHEN VI

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I brought this recipe over from Germany almost 20 years ago. It has molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, honey and brown sugar in it. This is one of my favorite memories of Germany at Christmastime.

Provided by Debi

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German

Time 10h

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

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 allspice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup diced candied citron
⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts
1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, stir together the honey and molasses. Bring the mixture to a boil, remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and nutmeg. Add the molasses mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the citron and hazelnuts. Cover dough and chill overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into small rectangles and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Brush the icing over the cookies while they are still hot and quickly remove them to wire cooling racks. Store in airtight container with a cup of orange or apple for a few days to mellow.
To make the icing: Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan. 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 the confectioners' sugar. If icing becomes sugary while brushing cookies, re-heat slightly- adding a little water until crystals dissolve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 14.7 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

Seth mikalow

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Overall, a great recipe for Lebkuchen. They were delicious and the perfect holiday treat.

Brian Cronk Jr

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Not a fan of the Lebkuchen. They were too dry and crumbly.

Rofayda Moheamd

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These Lebkuchen were the perfect addition to my holiday cookie platter. They were a huge hit with my family and friends.

Ali reda Seif aldine

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Lebkuchen were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.

Letladi Shadrack

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These Lebkuchen were so easy to make and they tasted incredible! I'll definitely be making them again.

Kgaugelo Nkadimeng

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A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe.

Max Gourov

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I've made these Lebkuchen several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect holiday treat.

Ruth Lopez

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These Lebkuchen were a huge hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved them.

liakiaaaa

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Not bad, but not the best Lebkuchen I've ever had.

kayon Lee

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These Lebkuchen were absolutely amazing! I've never had anything like them before. The combination of spices and the chewy texture was perfect.

Ahram Uddin Mondol Hira

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Easy to follow recipe with delicious results! Lebkuchen were a hit at my holiday party.

Abubakarr Kamara

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Lebkuchen turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more ginger.

Rezaul Rezaul

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A bit too dry for my taste, but still a solid recipe.

ujwal Pahim

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I've been looking for a good Lebkuchen recipe for ages and this one is definitely a keeper. The Lebkuchen were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice.