Lebkuchen (pronounced lay b-koo-kuhn)
Nuremberg, Germany
Chico Francesco

Makes 12 big cookies!
Gluten free

Ingredients

4 free range eggs
400g granulated sugar
400g coarsely chopped unpeeled almonds
75g finely chopped candied orange peel
1 grated lemon rind and juice
¼ nutmeg finely grated
5g ground cinnamon
20ml rose water
6 sheets of rice paper
15g icing sugar

Method

1 Using either a hand whisk or electric hand whisk, whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until it resembles thick cream.

2 Gradually add the almonds, candied orange peel, lemon rind, nutmeg and cinnamon and mix well.

3 Place rice paper onto a baking sheet and spoon, approximately two tablespoons of the mixture per cookie, onto the rice paper.

4 Smooth the dough with a knife dipped into rose water to prevent it from sticking

5 Bake in a pre-heated 350°F/180°C/ gas mark 5 oven for 10-15 minutes or until firm to touch.

6 Remove cookies and allow to cool slightly.

7 Mix the icing sugar with lemon juice to form a paste and drizzle over the warm cookies.

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