Spiced Chocolate Almond Lebkuchen Bars with Orange Frosting

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Spiced Chocolate Almond Lebkuchen Bars with Orange Frosting bring the festive flavors of a traditional German treat to your holiday table. This vegetarian recipe features a rich blend of chocolate, almonds, and aromatic spices, topped with a tangy orange frosting. Ideal for gatherings, these bars are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a dessert or a sweet snack.

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Overview

This traditional German holiday treat, Chocolate Lebkuchen, combines the rich flavors of chocolate and almonds with a medley of spices. Topped with a tart orange frosting, these bars are a delightful addition to any festive gathering. The dough requires a few days to mature, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Gluten, Eggs

Cuisine

German

Serving Size: 50

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ Cups (c) white sugar
• 0.75 Cups (c) honey
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) water
• 2 Cups (c) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 Cup (c) almonds, divided
• 0.5 Cup (c) candied mixed fruit, divided
• 2 Whole eggs, whisked
• 0.25 Cup (c) orange juice
• 2 ¾ Cups (c) all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cloves
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) ground cardamom
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking soda
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) baking powder
• 1 ½ Cups (c) confectioners' sugar
• 2 ½ Tablespoons (tbsp) orange juice
• 0.25 Cup (c) green decorator sugar
• 0.25 Cup (c) cinnamon red hot candies

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, combine the 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 chocolate chips, divided almonds, divided candied mixed fruit, whisked eggs, and 0.25 cup (c) orange juice.
3. Sift together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground 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 the oven to 325°F (165°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 the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and gradually beat in 2 ½ tablespoons (tbsp) of orange juice until the desired consistency is reached.
9. Spread the orange frosting over the cooled bars.
10. Cut the bars into diamond shapes, place a cinnamon candy on top of each, and sprinkle with green decorator sugar.

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