Christmas Spice Cookies (Lebkuchen)

Christmas Spice Cookies (Lebkuchen)

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Make Christmas memorable with our Lebkuchen recipe. Indulge in the rich flavors of honey, almond, and spices that bring warmth and joy to the holiday season.

Keywords

  • Desserts or Baked Goods
  • Cookies
  • Eastern European & German
  • Holiday
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  • Food processor
  • Stand mixer
  • Ice cream scoop
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack
  • Microplane
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  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Grater

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces (170 grams) unblanched hazelnuts, toasted and cooled (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) unblanched whole almonds, toasted and cooled (about 1 cup)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (5 1/4 ounces/149 grams)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons grated zest from 3 oranges
  • 2 tablespoons grated zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces/213 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (5 1/4 ounces/149 grams)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar (7 ounces/198 grams)

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