Lebkuchen I Recipe
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Lebkuchen I

By: Judy Schindler 
"Lebkuchen is a traditional German holiday cookie. It is high in spicy flavor."

 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups honey
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup candied mixed fruit
  • 1 tablespoon light sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Spray bottom and sides of a 10 x15 inch glass pan with a non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
  2. In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, heat the honey and 1/3 cup sugar in a microwave for 1 minute. Pour this mixture into a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to the honey mixture. Stir well.
  4. Add and mix in by hand the candied fruit, oil, and spices.
  5. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups more flour. Knead dough to mix (dough will be stiff). Spread into pan. Bake for 20 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cut into squares. May be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. Best if stored for 2 weeks.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 330 | Total Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by Bree   view full review
I have been a student of German for 10 years now. This is the best recipe I have found for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by DBROCKMAN   view full review
The recipe did really well until I added the sesame oil...the sesame overwhelmed the entire...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by the Baron   view full review
Very authentic, and easy to use. I have been looking for a practical Lebkuchen recipe for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2008 by jae   view full review
This is very good, I made this Sat. and I didn't have light seseme oil, I used toasted...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by GINGERABE   view full review
My boyfriend is from Germany and said this was the best cookie he has had in USA..great ,easy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2004 by FRIENDLYFOOD   view full review
This was a very tasty recipe I may have actually used more spices..... I've never made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by manfred hanke   view full review
An excellent recipe. The dough, however,turned out a bit dry and crumbly(almost like streusel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Cookingforfun   view full review
These turned out really good but not as good as what my dad made. Being a little homesick...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2011 by tagore1   view full review
I love this. Most recipes make drop cookies, which is a modern update, but not what I was...

 

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