Basel Leckerli Swiss Honey Spice Cookie
Created by dienia b on July 10, 2015
- Servings: 25
- Prep Time: 30m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #20035
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups honey
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon anise
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 tablespoon cloves
- 2/3 cup citron, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fruit juice
- FROSTING
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
How to Make
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Step 1: Simmer the sugar and honey in a double boiler until melted; cool.
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Step 2: Add the rest of ingredients except frosting.
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Step 3: Mix.
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Step 4: Spread in a thin sheet (, knead on a table to form a soft dough.
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Step 5: While the dough is still warm, roll it out on the back of two greased baking sheets approximately 5 mm (0.2 inches) thick.
How to Make
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Step 6: Let it rest for about 5 to 6 hours or over night in a dry place.
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Step 7: Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes in the center of the pre-heated oven at 220 °C (430 °F)and bake until done.)
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Step 8: Frost with thin frosting made of lemon and powdered sugar as soon as cookies are baked.