Description
Chewy, spiced, and glazed to perfection, these Lebkuchen Bars bring old-world German holiday flavor into a simple and easy-to-make treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup
- Honey: 1/2 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, melted
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Ground Cloves: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Chopped Nuts (almonds or walnuts): 1/2 cup
- Chopped Candied Orange Peel or Raisins: 1/3 cup
- Milk (for glaze): 2 tablespoons
- Powdered Sugar (for glaze): 1 cup
- Almond Extract (optional): 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another, combine brown sugar, honey, butter, and eggs.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in nuts and fruit.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: While warm, whisk glaze ingredients and brush over the top. Cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice into squares and serve or store for gifting later.
Notes
- Resting overnight improves the flavor.
- Glaze while warm for best absorption.
- Use parchment for easy lifting and clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg