By Brittney Johnson
Lebkuchen German Gingerbread Christmas Cookies
10 steps
Prep:2h 20minCook:12min
Delicious German Gingerbread Recipe! Perfect for Christmas time!
Updated at: Sun, 19 Nov 2023 02:26:15 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
65
Moderate
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories155.5 kcal (8%)
Total Fat4.1 g (6%)
Carbs27.8 g (11%)
Sugars15.4 g (17%)
Protein2 g (4%)
Sodium69.7 mg (3%)
Fiber0.6 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
24 servings
3 cupsall-purpose flour
1 teaspoonbaking powder
½ teaspoonbaking soda
¼ teaspoonsalt
1 tablespoonground ginger
1 ¾ teaspoonscinnamon
¼ teaspoonground cloves
¼ teaspoonground nutmeg
½ cupunsalted butter
¾ cupbrown sugar
1egg
large
½ cupmolasses
2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
1 teaspoonlemon zest
For the icing
Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Step 2
In another bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, molasses, vanilla extract, and lemon zest
Step 3
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Step 4
Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6
On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
Step 7
Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until firm.
Step 8
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing
Step 9
mix confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth.
Step 10
Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let icing set before serving.
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