Gluten-Free Lebkuchen
Delight in the festive flavors of traditional German holiday cookies with this Gluten-Free Lebkuchen recipe, a perfect treat for those avoiding gluten without sacrificing taste. Made with almond flour and a gluten-free flour blend, these spiced honey cookies feature fragrant citrus zests, warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and the irresistible crunch of chopped nuts and candied citrus peel. A light powdered sugar glaze adds a touch of sweetness and an elegant finish to each cookie. Ready in under 40 minutes, these aromatic treats improve in flavor as they age, making them ideal for holiday gifting or enjoying throughout the season. Whether you're gluten-free or simply love classic European desserts, this easy recipe brings a bit of magic to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)
- 0.5 cup Chopped candied citrus peel
- 1 cup Gluten-free flour blend
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the honey, lemon zest, and orange zest.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Fold in the chopped nuts and candied citrus peel until evenly distributed.
Divide the dough into small portions, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each. Roll them into balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each ball.
Using a flat-bottomed glass, gently press each ball to flatten slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until firm and lightly golden brown.
While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar with water in a small bowl.
Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. While still warm, brush the tops with the glaze.
Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. The glaze will set as they cool.
Store the cookies in an airtight container. They will keep for several weeks and the flavor improves as they age.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.0 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1242 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 555.9 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 402.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 805 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 985 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
