Easy Lebkuchen Cookies Recipe

Name: Easy Lebkuchen Cookies Recipe
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Easy Lebkuchen Cookies Recipe

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A German Christmas Tradition!

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Glaze

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking sheet. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the honey, brown sugar, butter, eggs, lemon and orange zest, and almond extract with an electric mixer until well combined.
Add baking powder, baking soda, flour, and spices to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Drop dough by the tablespoon onto prepared baking sheet and bake 8-10 minutes; cookies will be soft.
Cool on wire rack.
While cookies are cooling, make the glaze.

Glaze

In a small saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil; let boil one minute.
Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar.
Dip top of cookies in glaze and allow to cool completely before serving.
Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of apple or orange peel to maintain softness. Enjoy!