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Lebkuchen (Lep Kuchen)

Name: Lebkuchen (Lep Kuchen)
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2 eggs; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 0.125 pound chopped candied citron; 0.125 pound chopped almonds

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This is a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe for Lebkuchen.

Recipe by Tammy Rohrs

Updated on August 8, 2022

Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
2 eggs
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
⅛ pound chopped candied citron
⅛ pound chopped almonds

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet (approximately 14x16 or 11x17 inches).
Sift the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cream of tartar together.
Mix the eggs and sugar thoroughly. Combine this with the flour mixture and stir in the citron and almonds.
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut sheet of dough to fit on your baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Cut into squares or diamonds while still warm. Ice thinly with white or lemon frosting.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92	Calories
2g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 16mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 58mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.