Ingredients for Braune Lebkuchen
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- Water for glaze
- Salt
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Candied Citron Peel
- Powdered sugar for glaze
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How to Make Braune Lebkuchen
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup honey, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup softened butter. Boil gently for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 2 tablespoons of water.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon cloves, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cooled honey mixture, alternating with the egg-water mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts and 1 cup chopped candied citron.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least overnight (longer is better!).
- Once chilled, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on them as ovens vary.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare a simple glaze by whisking together powdered sugar with just enough water to create a thin, pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
4g
Carbs
5g