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Leckerli

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Leckerli is a classic Swiss holiday treat, known for its dense, chewy texture and intense spice flavor. This traditional cookie combines warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with bright notes from candied citrus peels and fresh orange juice. The addition of slivered almonds adds a delightful crunch to every bite. It is perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift. The dough is mixed, rolled, and baked into a large sheet before being cut into diamond shapes. These cookies store well and often taste even better after a few days as the flavors meld together.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5
Calories: 632.1
Description
Leckerli is a classic Swiss holiday treat, known for its dense, chewy texture and intense spice flavor. This traditional cookie combines warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with bright notes from candied citrus peels and fresh orange juice. The addition of slivered almonds adds a delightful crunch to every bite. It is perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift. The dough is mixed, rolled, and baked into a large sheet before being cut into diamond shapes. These cookies store well and often taste even better after a few days as the flavors meld together.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/4 cups Sifted flour
  • 1/2 cups Honey
  • 1 tablespoons Ground cinnamon Grated rind of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground cloves
  • 1/4 cups Each chopped candied lemon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground nutmeg -and orange peels
  • 1/8 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 cups Slivered blanched almonds
  • 1 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh orang juice
  • 1/2 cups Sugar
Directions
  1. 1
    Sift together the flour, spices, salt and baking soda.
  2. 2
    In saucepan, heat together the sugar and honey.
  3. 3
    Add the lemon rind, candied lemon and orange peels, almonds and 2 tbsp fresh orange juice to the melted honey mixture.
  4. 4
    Mix well and stir in the flour mixture.
  5. 5
    Knead on a lightly floured board until well blended.
  6. 6
    Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness, using as little flour as necessary.
  7. 7
    On a cookie sheet lined with a greased sheet of waxed paper, gently place the rolled out rectangle of dough.
  8. 8
    Bake in a 325F (163C) oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. 9
    Using the edges of the waxed paper, gently flip the whole thing onto a wire rack to cool.
  10. 10
    Peel off the waxed paper while the cookie is still warm.
  11. 11
    Turn the cookie right side up.
  12. 12
    Cut into diamonds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 632.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Cholesterol 1.5mg1%
Sodium 614.4mg26%
Total Carbohydrate 136.6g46%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g24%
Sugars 30.6g
Protein 14.2g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Leckerli can be frozen for longer storage.

Frost or glaze the cookies when completely cool, if desired.

This recipe makes about 5 dozen diamonds.

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