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Nuremberg Lebkuchen (German Christmas Cookies)
Nuremberg Lebkuchen are traditional German Christmas cookies filled with warm spices and nutty flavor and topped with a delicious glaze.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- food processor
- whisk
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
2
To Make the Cookies
3
In the bowl of a food processor, pulse the almond flour, hazelnut flour, candied peel, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, cloves, ginger, anise, allspice, coriander, cardamom, and nutmeg until the peel is finely minced.
(4 oz/115 g) almond flour1 cup(4 oz/115 g) hazelnut flour1 cup(5 oz/142 g) candied mixed peel1 cupcinnamon1 teaspoon(5 oz/142 g) slivered almonds, for decorating1 cup
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, eggs, honey, and vanilla extract. Add this to the nut mixture and pulse until combined. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir a few times to ensure everything is evenly combined.
(4 oz/115 g) almond flour1 cup(4 oz/115 g) hazelnut flour1 cup(5 oz/142 g) candied mixed peel1 cuplarge eggs, (at room temperature)2(5 oz/142 g) slivered almonds, for decorating1 cuphoney2 tablespoons
5
Lay 12 Back Oblaten wafers on each baking sheet.
(4 oz/115 g) almond flour1 cup(4 oz/115 g) hazelnut flour1 cup(5 oz/142 g) candied mixed peel1 cupBack Oblaten ((wafer paper), 2-3 inches (70 mm) wide)24(5 oz/142 g) slivered almonds, for decorating1 cup
6
Roll about 1½ tablespoons of the nut mixture into a ball, then flatten slightly and place on top of a wafer. Repeat with the remaining nut mixture.
7
Bake for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes, until the cookies are slightly puffed and baked through. Let cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
8
To Make the Chocolate Glaze
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Combine the chocolate and oil in a double boiler over simmering water and melt, stirring frequently. You can also microwave the chocolate for ⏱️ 20 seconds at a time, stirring in between.
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To Make Sugar Glaze
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In a small bowl, stir the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth.
12
Dip half the cookies in each glaze, then decorate with a few slivered almonds. Let set completely before storing in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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