Prep
15m
Cook
12m
Makes
24 cookies
Delve into the world of easy German dessert recipes with our traditional German Gingerbread (Lebkuchen) recipe. These spiced cookies, filled with nuts, candied citrus, and warm spices, are a beloved treat during the Christmas season.
Ingredients (7)
2 cups flour
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Steps (5)
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Dough:
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ cup of honey, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour until it reaches a workable consistency.
Roll and Cut:
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness. Use festive cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes, such as stars, hearts, or traditional gingerbread men.
Bake:
Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
Cool and Decorate:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, decorate with icing if desired.
Additional tips
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. They often taste even better after a day or two as the flavors meld.
- Decoration: Use festive cookie cutters for holiday shapes and decorate with royal icing or a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and water.
- To make more: double the ingredients.