German Lebkuchen Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Additional: 7hrs53 mins

Total: 8hrs20 mins

Servings: 36

Yield: 3 dozen

German Lebkuchen Recipe

Ingredients

1 egg

¾ cup brown sugar

½ cup honey

½ cup dark molasses

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg

1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground allspice

½ cup slivered almonds

½ cup candied mixed fruit peel

finely chopped

1 egg white

beaten

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon lemon zest

1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl beat the egg brown sugar and honey until smooth. Stir in the molasses. Combine the flour baking soda nutmeg cinnamon cloves and allspice; stir into the molasses mixture. Stir in the almonds and candied fruit peel. Cover or wrap dough and chill overnight.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into 2x3 inch rectangles. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven until firm. While still warm brush the cookies with the lemon glaze.

Step 4

To make the glaze: In a small bowl stir together the egg white lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth. Brush over cookies.

Nutritional Information

German Lebkuchen Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:36

Calories: 119.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 26.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 3%

Sugars: 14.6g

Fat: 1.1g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g 1%

Cholesterol: 5.2mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 7.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 20.5mcg 5%

Calcium: 19.7mg 2%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 18.5mg 7%

Potassium: 100.6mg 3%

Sodium: 24.1mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 9.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.