GRANDMA'S LEBKUCHEN German Spice Cookie

A secret family recipe from the early 1900's that resembles gingerbread in flavor. Plus a bonus gluten free version.

Lebkuchen Ingredients:

3 cups sugar
1 cup molasses
1 cup honey
1 1/2 cup shortening
1 cup water
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3 eggs
7-8 cups flour (
1 cup chopped candied fruit w/ citron
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons clove
1 tablespoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking soda

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Gluten free Lebkuchen: for 1/2 the above recipe

1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup water 3 eggs
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3-4 cups gluten free all purpose flour or any mix you like
1/2 cup chopped candied fruit w/ citron
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1/2 tablespoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

watch video for instructions