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Lebkuchen herzen
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Prep Time:
165 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
185 minutes
Indulge in the delightful tradition of German chocolate-coated gingerbread hearts for a bright and festive Christmas season!
Ingredients:
  • 60g butter
  • 80ml honey
  • 70g brown sugar
  • 225g plain flour
  • 2.00 gm baking powder
  • 1.25 gm bicarbonate of soda
  • 1.25 gm ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1.25 gm ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
  • 50g mixed peel
  • 25g almond
  • 1 egg
  • 60g marmalade
  • 100g dark chocolate, melted
Instructions:
  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, honey, and sugar. Cook, stirring, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly for 10 minutes before using.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cardamom. Add the lemon rind, mixed peel, and almonds, then stir to combine. Pour in the egg and honey mixture, stirring until fully combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C and line 2 trays with baking paper. Place the dough on a floured surface, knead until smooth, then roll it out to 5mm thickness. Use a 6cm heart-shaped cutter to make shapes, placing them on the trays with space between. Press a dent in the center of each biscuit and fill with marmalade or jam. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden, then cool on trays.
  • Take a round-bladed knife and gently spread some melted chocolate on the bottom of each biscuit. Let them sit until the chocolate is set.

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