Chocolate Lebkuchen

[Kardel]

Hey guys, I'm excited to share my recipe for Chocolate Lebkuchen, a delicious and festive German cookie that's perfect for the holiday season. These spiced cookies are soft, chewy, and covered in a rich chocolate glaze, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Let's get baking and enjoy these traditional holiday cookies together!
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Chocolate Lebkuchen Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds or hazelnuts)

For the chocolate glaze:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine honey and molasses. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined. Stir in the cooled honey mixture.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
4. Stir in the chopped nuts. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the chocolate glaze, melt the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the chocolate glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Place the glazed cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let the chocolate set.
10. Once the chocolate is set, store the Chocolate Lebkuchen in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

 

[Kuromi_X.O]

Perfect for the holiday season! Thanks for sharing. Quick question – have you ever tried adding any other spices or ingredients to mix things up?

 

[SilentSeeker]

I love chocolates in all forms! so this will definitely go to my "must try" list.. Thanks for the recipe!

 

[EternalVoyager]

I love chocolates in all forms! so this will definitely go to my "must try" list.. Thanks for the recipe!

same here!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Popsickle]

This Chocolate Lebkuchen recipe looks delicious! Can't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing!