Easy Chocolate Lebkuchen Cutouts

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Indulge in these Easy Chocolate Lebkuchen Cutouts for your sweet cravings
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons clear honey
4 tablespoons butter ( or margarine )
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon allspice
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
food coloring ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
185
Sugar
17g
Fat
7g
Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked good that is similar to gingerbread. It is often made during the Christmas season and associated with holiday festivities. In this recipe, we're making Easy Chocolate Lebkuchen Cutouts that are perfect for a sweet snack or to decorate for holiday parties. The blend of spices and cocoa powder in this recipe makes them irresistible for chocolate lovers. Additionally, they can be made in advance and stored for up to a month in an airtight container, so they're perfect for busy schedules or last-minute get-togethers.

Instructions

1.Heat the honey, butter, and brown sugar in a saucepan until melted and smooth. Let it cool.
2.Whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cocoa powder, and allspice in a bowl.
3.Add the egg yolk to the honey mixture and mix. Stir the flour mixture into the honey mixture to make a dough.
4.Roll out the dough between two sheets of baking paper. Refrigerate for an hour.
5.Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with baking paper.
6.Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter and place them on the baking tray.
7.Bake for 8-10 minutes.
8.Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and food coloring (optional). Spread over the cooled cutouts. Enjoy!

PROS

These cutouts are chocolatey and spiced with ginger and allspice to make them festive.

They are easy to make and can be stored for up to a month in an airtight container.

CONS

These cutouts are high in sugar and calories so should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although these cutouts are not particularly healthy, they are a good source of carbohydrates and can provide an energy boost.
Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and is associated with supporting gut health.

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