Lebkuchen

Name: Lebkuchen
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup molasses; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoon anise extract; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon each ground allspice, cardamom and cloves; 1/2 cup ground walnuts; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup pitted dates; 1/2 cup candied lemon peel; 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup candied orange peel; 3 tablespoons candied pineapple; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:25min

Dense, chewy lebkuchen is a great addition to your Christmas-cookie routine, but you can make it any time of year. While most lebkuchen contains ginger, this is a ginger-free version that uses other spices and molasses to achieve a similar flavor.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:33:34 GMT