Swiss Basler Leckerli (Basel Cookies) Recipe

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Swiss Basler Leckerli (Basel Cookies)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
273
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 225 g honey (16 oz)
  • 150 g sugar (10.5 oz)
  • 3/4 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 pinch clove powder
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 lemon , zest of, grind
  • 50 ml kirsch (0.2 cup)
  • 300 g flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 75 g confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2-2 1/2 tbsp kirsch or 1 1/2-2 1/2 tbsp water

Directions:

  1. Put honey, sugar, cinnamon, clove powder and nut meg in a pan, heat up slowly, then remove from stove.
  2. Add candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, almonds and grind skin of lemon, stir until mixed evenly.
  3. Add kirsch, flour and baking powder, knead on a table to form a soft dough.
  4. While the dough is still warm, roll it out on the back of a greased baking sheet approximately 5 mm (0.2 inches) thick.
  5. Let it rest for about 5 to 6 hours or over night in a dry place.
  6. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes in the center of the pre-heated oven at 430°F(220°C).
  7. Mix confectioner's sugar and kirsch or water, frost dough immediately.
  8. Cut off stale edges.
  9. Cut dough in small pieces (5 x 3 cm, 2 x 1.5 inches), take them off the baking sheets and let them cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 273.38 Kcal (1145 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.74g 10%
Sodium 312.21mg 13%
Potassium 117.03mg 2%
Total Carbs 49.05g 16%
Sugars 34.4g 138%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 10%
Protein 3.47g 7%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 74.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 348.65 Kcal (1460 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.59g 10%
Sodium 398.18mg 13%
Potassium 149.25mg 2%
Total Carbs 62.56g 16%
Sugars 43.88g 138%
Dietary Fiber 3.28g 10%
Protein 4.43g 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 6%
Calcium 95.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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