Christmas gingerbread cookies or Lebkuchen have their origins in medieval German monasteries where valuable spices marked festivities. They are decorated with icing in Nuremberg markets and European flea markets. Its spicy aroma defines Christmas in German and Nordic homes.
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Christmas gingerbread cookies
Spiced Christmas gingerbread cookies with icing and star and tree shapes.
- Germany
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
30
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 85 kcal
- Protein 1 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 14 g
- Fat 3 g
- Sodium 55 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Christmas gingerbread cookies are a preparation from Germany with easy difficulty. Reserve about 42 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 300 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 100 g of butter.
- Have ready: 80 g of brown sugar.
- Have ready: 1 egg.
- Have ready: 80 g of molasses or honey.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Cream butter with brown sugar; add molasses
Cream butter with brown sugar; add molasses, egg and spices.
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Add flour
Add flour, baking soda and salt; knead until smooth dough. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to make cutting easier.
Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to make cutting easier.
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Preheat oven to 180 C
Preheat oven to 180 C. Stretch to 4 mm and cut with Christmas molds. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Place on tray and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
Place on a tray and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm.
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Cool completely and decorate with royal icing and sprinkles.
Cool completely and decorate with royal icing and sprinkles.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with melted dark chocolate coating.
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