Lebkuchen

The last of the traditional German cookies I made was Lebkuchen. The tartness in the glaze plays well against the spice in the cookie.

Lebkuchen (Lebkuchen)

Cookies:

1/2 C honey 

1/3 C white sugar 

2 Tbsp butter, melted 

2 eggs 

3 Tbsp orange marmalade 

1 tsp almond extract 

1/2 tsp baking powder 

1/4 tsp baking soda 

2 C flour 

1 1/2 tsp ground ginger

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1 tsp allspice 

1 tsp cardamom 

Glaze:

2 Tbsp lemon juice 

1 C powdered sugar 

Cookies:

Blend honey, white sugar, butter, eggs, orange marmalade and extract together.  Add all dry ingredients and beat until smooth. 

On a greased cookie sheet (or lined with parchment paper), spoon cookie dough with tablespoon.  Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.  Cookies will be soft.  Cool on wire rack.

Glaze:

Combine sugar and lemon juice until smooth.  (Can add more or less sugar until you reach the desired consistency.)  Spread over cooled cookies. 


This recipe is altered slightly from www.oneacrevintagehome.com.