Name: Traditional German Lebkuchen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Germany
Ingredients: 3/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts; 1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel; 1/4 cup finely chopped candied lemon peel; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; Pinch of salt; Optional: 1/2 cup sliced almonds for topping; Optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1-2 teaspoons water for glaze

Lebkuchen 🇩🇪 Germany

German gingerbread cookies often flavored with honey and spices.

German Cookies

Made with

Honey spices and sometimes nuts

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