Description
These Lebkuchen cookies are a delightful German treat, packed with warm spices and sweet honey. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a deliciously spiced cookie.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped candied citrus peel (optional)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or lemon juice
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, and butter. Remove from heat once smooth. Let cool.
- Mixing: Beat egg in a large bowl. Slowly add the warm honey mix. Gradually stir in dry ingredients to form dough. Fold in nuts and citrus peel. Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough into balls. Flatten slightly and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Glazing: Whisk powdered sugar with milk or lemon juice. Brush over cookies once cooled.
Notes
- Lebkuchen flavor improves with time. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
