Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies Recette

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.

Préparation 72 min

Cuisson 4380 min

Calories 231 kcal

Protéines 5g

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Ingrédients pour 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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Comment préparer 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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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies ?

Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies prend environ 4452 minutes du début à la fin — environ 72 minutes de préparation et 4380 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies ?

Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies contient environ 231 calories par portion, avec environ 5 g de protéines, 13 g de glucides et 10 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Grandmother's Lebkuchen Cookies sont Molasses, Brown Sugar, Egg, Shortening, Anise Oil, Cinnamon. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.