How to Make Chocolate Lebkuchen - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lebkuchen, a traditional German gingerbread cookie, is a beloved holiday treat that has been enjoyed for centuries. These sweet and spicy cookies are often made with a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and are typically topped with a sweet glaze or icing. One delightful variation on this classic cookie is Chocolate Lebkuchen, which adds a rich and decadent twist to the traditional recipe. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you're craving a cozy, comforting tr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • ½ cup candied mixed fruit, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons orange juice
  • ¼ cup green decorator sugar
  • ¼ cup cinnamon red hot candies

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 days 20 mins
  • Total Time: 3 days 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 cookies

  • Combine sugar, honey and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, stir together the honey mixture with the chocolate chips, almonds, candied fruit, eggs, and orange juice. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, baking soda and baking powder; stir into the fruit and nut mixture. Tightly cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days to blend the flavors.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool and frost with the orange frosting.
  • To make the orange frosting, put the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl, and beat in the orange juice 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Spread over the cooled bars. Cut bars into diamond shapes, and place cinnamon candies on top then sprinkle with the green sugar.
  • Nutrition

    135 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 7mg
    • Sodium: 40mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 57mg