WebChewy, sweet and flavored with cozy winter spices, these classic German treats are the perfect addition to a holiday cookie tray. Ingredients For the Dough 6 …
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What Are Lebkuchen? Lebkuchen are honey-sweetened German cookies that are commonly served during the Christmas season. They're similar to gingerbread cookies, but they are usually glazed and feature nuts and candied fruits. · Sugars: You'll need brown sugar for the cookies and confectioners' sugar for the glaze.
Bake in the preheated oven until light brown in color, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Place chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cover the top of each lebkuchen with chocolate.
The Nürnberger lebkuchen recipe has been around since the 14th century when Nürnberg was a rich city with good trade associations. You can make traditional-style Nürnberger lebkuchen in your home without any special German ingredients. Finish these soft, spicy cookies with a liqueur or rum glaze.
The German method for storing Lebkuchen is to put an apple wedge in the container with the cookies. The apple’s moisture keeps the cookies soft. How long do Lebkuchen cookies stay good? Stored tightly covered with an apple wedge (see above), your homemade Lebkuchen will stay fresh and soft for as long as 3 weeks!