Holiday Lebkuchen (German Spice Cookies)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Delectable Holiday Lebkuchen for your festive season
in Cookies

Prep

40 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups whole almonds
boiling water to cover
2/3 cup chopped dried apricots
8 Medjool dates , pitted and chopped
4 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup honey
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup confectioners ' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
36
Calories
199
Sugar
24g
Fat
7g
Holiday Lebkuchen is a traditional German cookie that is served during the festive season. The warm spices, toasted almonds, and citrus zest make this cookie perfectly balanced in flavor. This cookie hails from the city of Nuremberg and has been baked for centuries as part of the Christmas tradition. They are typically baked into various shapes such as hearts, circles, and stars, and are often decorated with white icing. The Holiday Lebkuchen has become a beloved treat all over the world and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) .
2.Spread almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes or until fragrant.
3.Boil apricots and dates in water for 5 minutes and then drain.
4.In a large bowl, mix together 4 cups of flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, cloves, cardamom, and salt.
5.In another bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, and honey until well mixed.
6.Stir in toasted almonds, apricots, dates, spices, molasses, water, almond extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.
7.Gradually mix in the flour mixture into egg mixture to make soft dough.
8.Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, and roll them into 1/2 inch thick slabs.
9.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the slabs on it.
10.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12–15 minutes.
11.Cool completely on a wire rack.
12.Mix together confectioners' sugar, milk, and lemon zest to make glaze.
13.Brush the glaze onto cookies and let them dry completely for a few hours.
14.Store the cookies in an airtight container between layers of waxed paper or parchment paper.

PROS

The Holiday Lebkuchen is a classic German cookie that is deliciously spiced with the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, orange zest and lemon zest.

This cookie is perfect for festive occasions and can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea.

They are a great addition to holiday cookie platters and make great gifts for family and friends.

CONS

These cookies can be time-consuming to make as it involves a lot of mixing and rolling.

They are high in sugar, so it is recommended to enjoy them in moderation.

They may not be suitable for people with nut or gluten allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Holiday Lebkuchen has some health benefits because of the ingredients used in this recipe.
Almonds are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Ginger contains bioactive compounds with anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate pain and inflammation and reduce nausea.
Cinnamon has antioxidant properties and can help lower blood sugar levels.
Orange and lemon zest contain vitamin C, which can boost your immune system and promote healthy skin.

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