Sugar Glazed German Christmas Cookies

Sugar glazed lebkuchen (German Christmas cookies)

WEBDec 19, 2016 · Instructions. Stir flour, almonds, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Heat the honey …

1. Stir flour, almonds, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Heat the honey and butter in a small saucepan over low heat until the butter completely melts. Pour butter into the flour mixture along with the lemon zest. Mix well until the dough forms into a solid ball. It’ll be soft and sticky, but will hold its shape. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel (so dough doesn’t dry out) and leave to cool.
2. Using your hands, roll dough into 18 balls and place all on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some room between the cookies for when they bake and expand. Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers. Bake cookies for 10-15 mins, until they puff up and get golden brown on the bottom. (Make sure they’re not burnt at the bottom!) Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
3. Let cookies dry completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks. Maybe longer, but they never last that long in my home.

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