Festive Lebkuchen Cookie Skewers (Druckversion)
Spiced Lebkuchen cookies threaded with dried fruit and nuts create a playful, festive holiday dessert.
# Zutaten:
→ Lebkuchen Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup ground almonds
03 - 2/3 cup brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup honey
05 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 teaspoons Lebkuchen spice blend, or 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - Zest of 1 orange
→ Skewer Assembly
11 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
12 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
13 - 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds
14 - 1/2 cup candied orange peel
15 - 12 wooden skewers
# Anleitung:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Using a mixing bowl and hand mixer, cream butter, brown sugar, and honey until light. Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
03 - Add orange zest and mix until evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, ground almonds, Lebkuchen spice blend, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually incorporate dry mixture into the wet ingredients to create a cohesive, sticky dough.
06 - With lightly floured hands, form tablespoon-sized balls of dough and flatten gently to approximately 1/2-inch thickness. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Place in oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Once cooled, carefully insert a wooden skewer through each cookie. Alternate threading dried apricots, cranberries, whole blanched almonds, and candied orange peel for a decorative presentation.
09 - Repeat the assembly process for all skewers. Arrange on a serving platter and present for a festive touch.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Fun, interactive dessert presentation for holidays
- Customizable with your favorite dried fruits and nuts
02 -
- Lebkuchen cookies develop richer flavor if made a day ahead.
- Be gentle when inserting skewers to avoid cookie breakage.
03 -
- Drizzle finished skewers with melted dark chocolate or powdered sugar for extra festive flair.
- Swap in your favorite dried fruits or nuts to suit tastes and dietary needs.