Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies Rezept

These extraordinary Lebkuchen cookies, a cherished family recipe, will transport you to a Christmas wonderland! A gift from my boyfriend's grandmother, these large, scalloped bar cookies boast a unique, intensely licorice flavor thanks to the anise oil. Don't let the strong anise flavor intimidate you – one bite and you'll be hooked! This recipe makes a generous batch, perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!). The long chilling time allows for deeper flavor development, resulting in an unforgettable Christmas cookie.

Vorbereitung 72 Min.

Kochzeit 4380 Min.

Kalorien 231 kcal

Eiweiß 5g

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Zutaten für Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies

1 cup molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon anise oil
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons softened butter
2-3 tablespoons milk

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Zubereitung von Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies

Cream together 1 cup molasses, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 cup shortening until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 4 cups all-purpose flour. Set aside.
Add 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, 1 teaspoon anise oil, and 2 tablespoons vinegar to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water. Mix until just combined.
Stir in 1 cup finely chopped walnuts.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 72 hours (3 days). The longer it chills, the better the flavor!
The dough will be firm. Keep unused dough refrigerated.
Keep your rolling pin and work surface well-floured.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut cookies into large bar shapes using a scalloped cookie cutter.
Lightly grease your baking sheets.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Let cool completely on a wire rack before icing.
Ice with a simple confectioners' sugar icing: Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter, and 2-3 tablespoons milk until smooth and spreadable.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

76g

Fat

Carbs

13g

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies?

Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies dauert insgesamt etwa 4452 Minuten – ungefähr 72 Minuten Vorbereitung und 4380 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies?

Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies hat etwa 231 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 5 g Eiweiß, 13 g Kohlenhydraten und 10 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies sind Molasses, Brown Sugar, Egg, Shortening, Anise Oil, Cinnamon. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.