Lebkuchen

Name: Lebkuchen
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted; 1 cup ground almonds; 2 tsp lebkuchen spice; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/3 cup candied orange peel, finely minced; 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Traditional gingerbread cookies infused with warm spices, candied citrus, and ground almonds. Finished with a light glaze for a soft and chewy holiday treat.

39 minMediumServes 24110 cal/serving

GermanDessertOvenVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup ground almonds
2 tsp lebkuchen spice
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup candied orange peel, finely minced
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1

Warm 1/2 cup honey and 1/2 cup dark brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until dissolved, then cool slightly.
2

Whisk in 1 large beaten egg until smooth.
3

Stir in 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 1 cup ground almonds, 2 tsp lebkuchen spice, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/3 cup finely minced candied orange peel to form a soft dough.
4

Scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 350F for 12 to 14 minutes.
5

Whisk 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice together, then brush the glaze over warm cookies.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Lebkuchen?

As written, 39 minutes: 25 of prep and 14 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (14 minutes): "Scoop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet and bake at 350F for 12 to 14 minutes."

What oven temperature does Lebkuchen need?

For Lebkuchen, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 14 minutes, in step 4.

Can I make Lebkuchen gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Lebkuchen is 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Lebkuchen vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup honey and 1 large egg, beaten. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Lebkuchen contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1 cup ground almonds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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