Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread)

Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread)

Nuremberg's world-famous spiced cookies

By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 30
Difficulty: Medium
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Soft, chewy gingerbread cookies with honey, cinnamon, cloves, and ground nuts, topped with sugar glaze or chocolate.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 cup honey
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup ground hazelnuts
  • 2 tsp Lebkuchen spice
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat honey and sugar until dissolved. Mix with flour, nuts, egg, and spices.

  2. 2

    Rest dough overnight. Press onto wafer papers or roll and cut rounds.

  3. 3

    Bake at 175°C for 12-15 minutes. Glaze while warm.