Moist and Chewy <em>Lebkuchen</em> (German Spiced Christmas Cookies) Recipe

Serves: 24 Save

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&#39; 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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Gingerbread Espresso Martini

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

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