Lebkuchen (Spice Bars) Recipe

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Ingredients
16
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Nutrition
149
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp clove, ground
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 cups flour, unbleached , unsifted
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp lemon , rind of, grated
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp rum
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 148.61 Kcal (622 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.06g 3%
Cholesterol 14.98mg 5%
Sodium 55.77mg 2%
Potassium 61.46mg 1%
Total Carbs 30.99g 10%
Sugars 21.54g 86%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 2.41g 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 23.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 310.4 Kcal (1300 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.3g 3%
Cholesterol 31.28mg 5%
Sodium 116.49mg 2%
Potassium 128.37mg 1%
Total Carbs 64.73g 10%
Sugars 44.99g 86%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 3%
Protein 5.04g 5%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0%
Iron 1.6mg 4%
Calcium 48.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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