BASELER LECKERLI (SWISS SPICE COOKIES)
This recipe is posted in response to a request. It's adapted from a recipe by Otto Eckstein, executive pastry chef at the Pan Pacific Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
Provided by EdsGirlAngie
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 60-72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- Sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and baking soda.
- Combine honey, sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Place over low heat until the honey just melts- do not let it boil.
- Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the dough hook.
- Let cool slightly.
- Add the sifted flour mixture, the almonds, orange peel and lemon zest.
- Blend until the mixture comes together in a heavy, sticky dough, adding a spoonful or two of water if needed.
- (The mixing can be done by hand, but it's labor intensive) Resist the urge to add more water to make the dough easier to handle; it would impair the texture of the finished cookies.
- Spread the dough about 1/2 to 1 inch thick on the baking sheets, forming 3 rectangles, each about 8 x 9 inches.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the tops turn a medium brown.
- When the dough rectangles have baked, remove pans to a rack and immediately brush the tops with glaze.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Cut into 1 x 3-inch bars or into diamond shapes.
- Transfer to racks to cool completely.
- Ice with a simple sugar glaze.
- Store in airtight containers, placing wax paper between layers.
- Let rest at least 1 week, preferably longer.
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Oduc Alphonse
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're the perfect holiday treat. They're soft and chewy, with a delicious blend of spices.
Destance Mahlatse
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique. I love the combination of spices and the chewy texture.
Shafiq Hussain
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. The cookies are so flavorful and have a wonderful aroma. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Mercy Bio
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I love the chewy texture and the crispy edges.
Kristopher Hernandez
[email protected]I've tried many different recipes for Lebkuchen, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of spices. I highly recommend this recipe!
Natalie Margaret
[email protected]These cookies are easy to make and they taste great. I love the chewy texture and the spicy flavor.
mrs brooks l
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of anise, but I'm so glad I did! The anise flavor is very subtle and it really complements the other spices. These cookies are amazing!
G r Baloch
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfect. They're so flavorful and have the perfect amount of chewiness. I'll definitely be making these again.
Sultana pritha
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
Dona Ababmbey
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and look impressive, and the taste is out of this world. Love this recipe!
UC Unlimited Chanel
[email protected]These cookies are a delight to behold and a joy to eat. The flavors of honey, cinnamon, and cloves are perfectly balanced, and the texture is chewy and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe!