Lebkuchen German Spice Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
tsp ground cloves
tsp ground nutmeg
tsp ground ginger
tsp ground allspice
1 cup honey
cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cups ground almonds
cup candied orange peel, finely chopped
Directions:
Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Set aside.
Heat the Honey Mixture:
In a saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and sugar, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat the egg. Gradually mix in the cooled honey mixture, followed by the lemon zest and vanilla extract. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients, then fold in the ground almonds and candied orange peel until a cohesive dough forms.
Chill the Dough:
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Preheat the Oven:
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Shape the Cookies:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with your hand.
Bake:
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and firm to the touch. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze:
For an extra touch of sweetness, drizzle or brush the cooled cookies with a simple icing made by mixing powdered sugar with a little water until smooth.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Resting Time: 24 hours Total Time: 24 hours 30 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 120 kcal per cookie
Servings: 30 cookies
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