Lebkuchen Bars

This Lebkuchen Bars recipe is a cozy, spiced holiday treat that captures all the warm flavors of traditional German gingerbread in soft, chewy bar form—perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying with a hot cup of coffee on chilly winter days.

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Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour

Servings:

8

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts
• ½ cup candied orange peel or dried cranberries

Optional Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, honey, and brown sugar together. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
3. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until fully blended.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, spices, and salt.
5. Slowly mix dry ingredients into the warm honey mixture until a thick batter forms.
6. Fold in the nuts and candied peel (or cranberries).
7. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool completely before glazing.
10. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over bars. Let set, then slice and serve.

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