Lebkuchen Recipe

Lebkuchen Recipe

Traditional German spiced Christmas cookies made with muscovado sugar, honey, ground almonds and warming spices, finished with a thin rum or lemon icing glaze.

  • Difficulty
    2 out of 5
  • Prep: 20 minutes plus 15-20 minutes chilling
  • Cook: 12-15 minutes
  • Servings: Around 20 cookies
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Ingredients

COOKIES
170g Muscovado Sugar
180g Runny Honey
55g Soft Unsalted Butter
2 Eggs
300g Plain Flour
150g Ground Almonds
2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 tsp Ginger
1.5 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Mace
1/2 tsp Cloves
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Allspice
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
Zest of 1 Lemon

ICING
Icing Sugar
Cold Water
Rum (or Lemon Juice or just Water)

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Master the art of traditional German gingerbread with this delightful Lebkuchen recipe! Perfect for the festive season, these spiced cookies deliver that authentic warmth and complexity that makes Christmas baking truly special. Packed with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, each bite captures the cosy essence of holiday traditions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying something new, this recipe guides you through creating show-stopping treats that'll have everyone asking for seconds. Ideal for gift-giving or decorating your festive table with homemade charm.