Lebkuchen III

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2
Traditional German Lebkuchen III recipe for the holiday season
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped candied citron

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
189
Sugar
20g
Fat
5g
Lebkuchen III is a traditional German holiday cookie that is similar to gingerbread. It is soft and spicy, with a subtle sweetness thanks to the addition of honey and molasses. The almonds and candied citron add a lovely texture and flavor to the cookie, making it a festive treat that is perfect to share with family and friends over the holiday season.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar, honey, and molasses together until well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and baking soda.
4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
5.Fold in the chopped almonds and candied citron.
6.Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape them into logs.
7.Place the logs on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
8.Allow them to cool on the baking sheet before slicing into 1-inch thick pieces.

PROS

Lebkuchen III is a delicious, spicy gingerbread-like cookie that is perfect for the holiday season.

It is versatile and can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.

CONS

This recipe contains a lot of sugar and is high in calories.

It can be quite dense and may not be suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its high calorie and sugar content, Lebkuchen III contains spices and nuts that have been shown to have numerous health benefits.
Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties, while cinnamon may help regulate blood sugar levels.
Almonds are high in healthy fats and have been linked to promoting heart health.

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