Lebkuchen

Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This vegetarian recipe serves 64. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 71 calories. A mixture of egg, salt, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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To prepare cookies, combine first 4 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat; cook 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly (do not boil).
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Pour sugar mixture into a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
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Add coffee and egg to sugar mixture, stirring with a whisk. Stir in almonds and orange peel.
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Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
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Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl.
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Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, stirring to form a stiff dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 1 minute or until well combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 24 hours.
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Preheat oven to 32
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Cover two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Working with 1 portion of dough at a time, roll dough into an 8 x 6inch rectangle.
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Cut each rectangle into 16 (3 x 1inch) bars; place bars 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
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Bake at 325 for 20 minutes or until firm.
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Remove from pans; cool on wire racks.
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To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until smooth.
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Drizzle glaze over warm cookies.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings64
Health Score0
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