Lebkuchen Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Lebkuchen Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and greasing two baking sheets to ensure your gingerbread men don’t stick.

2. Step 2

   In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together ground almonds, all-purpose flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking powder, and a pinch of salt, stirring until well combined.

3. Step 3

   Next, introduce the butter to your dry mixture, using your fingers or a pastry blender to work it in until the texture resembles fine crumbs, reminiscent of sandy shores.

4. Step 4

   Incorporate the honey and egg, mixing until a cohesive dough forms, ready for shaping.

5. Step 5

   Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch, creating a perfect canvas for your cookie creations.

6. Step 6

   With a floured cookie cutter, cut out gingerbread men shapes and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one for their baking adventure.

7. Step 7

   Slide the trays into the preheated oven and let them bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges turn a delightful golden brown.

8. Step 8

   Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack, where they will cool completely in about 20 minutes, filling your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma.

9. Step 9

   For the icing, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl, gradually adding boiling water until you achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.

10. Step 10

    Use a table knife to generously spread the icing over the cooled cookies, letting them set for about 2 hours.

11. Step 11

    Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of your homemade gingerbread men, perfect for sharing or savoring all on your own.