German Lebkuchen
German Lebkuchen are spiced holiday cookies enriched with honey, molasses, and warm aromatics like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Studded with slivered almonds and candied citrus peel, they bake up tender and fragrant, then get brushed with a bright lemon glaze for a sweet, zesty finish. Perfect for gifting or serving with coffee during festive winter gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in German Lebkuchen, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, honey, and egg with an electric mixer until smooth; then stir in the molasses.
- 3
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and baking soda; stir this into the molasses mixture to make a sticky dough. Stir in the almonds and candied fruit peel. Cover the dough and chill it overnight.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line the cookie sheets. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick.
- 5
Cut the dough into 2x3-inch rectangles. Place the cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- 7
While the cookies bake, make the glaze: Stir the egg white, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- 8
Brush the glaze over the cookies while they are still warm.
- 9
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool and set completely before storing them in a single layer in airtight containers.
- Calories 127.71 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.81 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 27.85 g 10%
- Total Fat 1.09 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.16 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 6.89 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 18.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.84 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 72.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 1.64 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
German Lebkuchen is a German dessert recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 36, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 127.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is German Lebkuchen?
- It is a German recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is German Lebkuchen made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Egg Whites. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with German Lebkuchen?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make German Lebkuchen?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 127.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is German Lebkuchen easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is German Lebkuchen healthy?
- German Lebkuchen has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 127.71 calories and 1.81 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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