Nut-Free Lebkuchen
Delight in the festive flavors of Germany with this irresistible Nut-Free Lebkuchen recipe, a spiced cookie traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season. Perfect for those with nut allergies, these cookies swap out the usual ground nuts for a fragrant blend of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, creating a flavorful and aromatic treat that's completely nut-free. Sweetened with honey and enhanced with zesty hints of lemon and orange, the dough comes together with ease and bakes into perfectly soft, chewy morsels. Topped with a glossy lemon glaze, this tantalizing twist on the classic Lebkuchen is ready in under an hour and makes 24 servings—ideal for sharing with friends and family. Whether served as a centerpiece for dessert or alongside a warm cup of tea, these nut-free holiday cookies are sure to become a new seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 200 grams Honey
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 Egg, large
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 100 grams Confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey and butter together until fully combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Add the melted honey mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Beat the egg lightly and add it to the mixture along with the lemon zest, orange zest, and milk. Stir until you achieve a smooth dough.
Using your hands, shape the dough into small balls, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the baking sheets. Lightly flatten each ball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are firm to the touch but still soft inside. Let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over each one and allow it to set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.2 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.4 g | 137% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 298 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1632 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 661.0 g | 240% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 415.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 291 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*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.
