LEBKUCHEN (SPICE BARS)

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Make and share this Lebkuchen (Spice Bars) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawnee TX

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 15m

Yield 4 dozen bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice, Ground
1/4 teaspoon clove, Ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups flour, Unbleached, Unsifted
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup almonds, Ground
1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, Grated
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon rum
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Stir together the spices, salt flour, and baking powder.
  • Stir in the almonds and lemon rind.
  • In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a ribbon is formed when the beater is removed.
  • Stir in the honey and milk.
  • Gradually stir in the flour mixture; beat until smooth.
  • Spread the batter in an 11 X 17-inch jelly roll pan that is well greased and floured.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cake is done.
  • While the cake is still warm, turn it out onto a wire rack.
  • To make the almond glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar, almond extract, rum, and 1 to 2 T of water.
  • Beat until glaze is smooth and of the right consistency.
  • Add more water to thin if neccessary.
  • Spread the warm cake with the almond glaze.
  • Cut cake into 1 X 2 1/2-inch bars while still warm.
  • Spice bars keep 6 to 8 weeks in a sealed container if not glazed.

Atughanile Shibanda
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These bars are a great make-ahead dessert. You can make them a few days ahead of time and they'll still be delicious.


Usman Sami
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I love the way these bars smell while they're baking. The whole house smells like Christmas!


Rahat Afghan
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These bars are the perfect way to use up leftover molasses. They're also a great way to get your kids excited about baking.


Moniruzzaman Rubel
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I've been making these bars for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Anika Aktar
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit! I love the way the spices warm up the molasses.


Smiling Hero
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.


Mohammed Parviz
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, spicy, and chewy, and they're sure to please everyone.


Oscar Donzerah (OscartheDon)
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I love the unique flavor of these bars. The molasses and spices really shine through.


Elias Chauke
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These bars are so festive and flavorful. They're the perfect addition to any holiday party.


She's bajir
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I've never had Lebkuchen spice bars before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Afraz Ahmad
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Neomi
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These bars are the perfect holiday gift! They're festive and delicious, and everyone I gave them to loved them.


Thoria Manuel
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I love the chewy texture of these bars. They're the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Hilda Osei
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again.


Eric Mwenya Mambwe
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I'm not usually a fan of spice bars, but these Lebkuchen bars were amazing! The molasses and spices gave them a unique flavor that I loved.


Geishel Camargo
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These Lebkuchen spice bars were a hit at my holiday party! They're the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the chewy texture is irresistible.