Moist and Chewy <em>Lebkuchen</em> (German Spiced Christmas Cookies) Recipe
Ingredients (26)
- For the Dough:
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts (2 ounces; 57g)
- 1/2 cup almond meal (2 ounces; 57g)
- 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour (12 ounces; 320g)
- 2 tablespoons (14.8g) unsweetened cocoa (preferably dark)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5g) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda
- 2 teaspoons (4.2g) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (2.1g) ground powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.8g) kosher salt
- 1/2 cup tightly packed chopped candied orange rind (4 ounces; 113g)
- 1/4 cup tightly packed chopped crystallized ginger (2 ounces; 57g)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick; 57g)
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (5.3 ounces; 150g)
- 1 cup honey (12 ounces; 340g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15mL) pure vanilla extract
- Nonstick spray, for greasing
- For the Glaze:
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar (13 ounces; 375g)
- 1 tablespoon (15mL) kirsch, Grand Marnier, or rum (or pure vanilla extract)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons warm water (1.5 to 2 ounces; 45 to 60mL)
Directions
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Ingredients (7)
- 1 oz. Ketel One Vodka
- 0.5 oz. Baileys Original Irish Cream
- 1 oz. Brewed Espresso or Coffee, Cooled
- 0.25 oz. Ginger Simple Syrup*
- 2-4 1/2 Inch Slices Fresh Ginger, to Taste
- 3 Espresso Beans to Garnish
- Candy Cane Garnish