Chewy, glazed gingerbread-like cookies from Basel, studded with candied orange peel, almonds, and warm spices, finished with a crackly sugar glaze.
Ingredients
250g honey
150g sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
50g candied orange peel, finely diced
50g candied lemon peel, finely diced
100g almonds, chopped
350g all-purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp kirsch
Glaze: 150g powdered sugar, 2 tbsp water
Instructions
1Heat honey and sugar in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.
2Mix flour, spices, and baking powder. Add candied peels and almonds.
3Pour warm honey into dry ingredients with kirsch. Mix to a firm dough.
4Roll dough 1cm thick on a lined baking sheet.
5Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20-25 min until golden.
6Mix powdered sugar with water to make a thin glaze. Brush over hot cookies immediately.
7Cut into rectangles while still warm. Let cool completely until glaze is set.
Did You Know?
During the Council of Basel in 1431, these spiced cookies were offered to visiting dignitaries, earning them the name Läckerli meaning "little delicacy."