Description
Lebkuchen Bars are spiced German cookies, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup candied orange peel
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, honey, molasses, and applesauce.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add nuts and candied orange peel.
- Spread the batter into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and dust with powdered sugar before slicing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Best enjoyed after a day for flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lebkuchen Bars, German cookies, holiday treats