Festive Spiced Chocolate Almond Lebkuchen Bars with Orange Frosting

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Festive Spiced Chocolate Almond Lebkuchen Bars with Orange Frosting bring the holiday spirit to your table with a delightful German treat. This vegetarian confection combines rich chocolate, crunchy almonds, and aromatic spices, topped with a vibrant orange frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings, these bars are a delightful addition to any dessert table.

With a flavor profile that balances sweetness and warmth, they are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Easily accessible through the easyChef Pro App, you can find personalized recipe recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list to simplify your meal prep. Select this recipe today and create a festive masterpiece with step-by-step guidance!

Overview

A classic German confection combining chocolate and almonds with spices, finished with orange frosting and festive touches. Perfect for the holiday season.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

German

Serving Size: 50

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 Cups (cups) white sugar
• 3/4 Cup (cup) honey
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) water
• 2 Cups (cups) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 Cup (cup) almonds, chopped
• 1/2 Cup (cup) candied mixed fruit, minced
• 2 Whole eggs, whisked
• 1/4 Cup (cup) orange juice
• 2 3/4 Cups (cups) all-purpose flour
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cloves, ground
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) cardamom, ground
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 1/2 Cups (cups) confectioners' sugar
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons (tbsp) orange juice
• 1/4 Cup (cup) green decorator sugar
• 1/4 Cup (cup) cinnamon red hot candies

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, combine white sugar, honey, and water. Bring to a rolling boil, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the cooled honey mixture with semisweet chocolate chips, almonds, candied fruit, eggs, and 1/4 cup orange juice.
3. Sift together all-purpose flour, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, baking soda, and baking powder. Stir this into the fruit and nut mixture.
4. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days to allow the flavors to blend.
5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
6. Spread the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool.
8. For the orange frosting, place confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and beat in orange juice, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
9. Spread the orange frosting over the cooled bars.
10. Cut the bars into diamond shapes, place cinnamon candies on top, and sprinkle with green decorator sugar.

Enjoy your homemade Festive Spiced Chocolate Almond Lebkuchen Bars with Orange Frosting!