Honey cookies "Lebkuchen"
Description
Homemade baked goods for tea. I want to share a recipe with you. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Soak the cranberries in hot water in advance, then thoroughly dry them. Lightly toast the nuts in a dry skillet and roughly chop. Sift the flour and baking powder. The honey must be in liquid form!
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine liquid honey, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, and flour. Add the flour in portions, as you may need less of it. Knead a thick dough that does not stick to your hands. If the dough does not come together into a ball, add 1 tablespoon of ice water. Add cranberries (candied fruit) and nuts to the dough.
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Step 3
With your hands, knead the dough on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper, then roll it out with a rolling pin into a layer 0.5–0.7 cm thick. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
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Step 4
For the glaze, combine powdered sugar with brandy (if preparing for children, replace the alcohol with lemon juice) and mix thoroughly until no lumps remain.
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Step 5
Apply the glaze to the ready-made cake layer.
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Step 6
Cut into portion-sized squares or rectangles with a sharp knife.