DAY 8: German Lebkuchen
A traditional German Christmas cookie. These cookies have a soft cake-like texture and similar spices as gingerbread. Iced with a sweet lemony glaze.
RECIPE:
German Lebkuchen
(recipe adapted from One Acre Vintage)
½ cup honey
½ cup white sugar
2 Tbs butter,melted
2 large eggs
3 Tbs orange marmalade
½ tsp almond extract
2 ¼ cups flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp cardamom
Glaze:
2 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs cream
about 1 cup powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a mixing bowl, beat honey, sugar and butter until light and creamy. Beat in eggs, marmalade, and almond extract.
Stir together the remaining dry ingredients and beat into wet mixture until smooth.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Spoon glaze over cooled cookies.
Glaze:
Combine all ingredients and whisk until smooth. Add more sugar until you reach desired consistency.
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