Holiday Cookies: Classic German Lebkuchen Recipe
Holiday cookies just got better with these spiced German Lebkuchen—perfect for festive dessert tables!
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 cup chopped candied citron or mixed candied fruit
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt gradually until a sticky dough forms.
- Fold in the chopped almonds and candied fruit.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until cookies are firm but not overly browned.
- Cool completely on wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.