German Lebkuchen

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat brown sugar, honey, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; stir in molasses.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and baking soda in a separate bowl; stir into the molasses mixture to form a sticky dough. Stir in almonds and candied fruit peel. Cover dough and chill overnight.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line cookie sheets. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 inch.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cut into 2x3-inch rectangles. Place cookies 1 ½ inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'While the cookies are baking, make the glaze: Stir egg white, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Mix in confectioners' sugar until smooth.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Brush glaze over cookies while they are still warm.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool and set completely before storing in a single layer in airtight containers.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)

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