{"id":149986,"date":"2025-03-22T16:04:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-22T16:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/lebkuchen-german-gingerbread-spice-cookies\/"},"modified":"2025-03-22T16:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T16:04:08","slug":"lebkuchen-german-gingerbread-spice-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=149986","title":{"rendered":"Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread Spice Cookies)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-foo\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Dating back to the 14th century, Lebkuchen are one of Germany\u2019s most popular and beloved Christmas treats. Although there are many variations of Lebkuchen, all contain honey and a variety of nuts and flavorful spices. The most common are the N\u00fcrnberger Elisenlebkuchen (originating in the town of Nuremberg), which use a high ratio of almonds and hazelnuts in place of flour. These traditional German gingerbread cookies have a soft and moist interior full of warming spices and candied citrus fruits and are topped with a chocolate or sugar glaze. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"ZgtBK\" id=\"viewer-bdbgj\">\n<div class=\"x0bE5 eQqBP\">\n<figure class=\"Jv99a\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div role=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-viewer\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"A0TYg\" aria-haspopup=\"https:\/\/www.barthbakery.com\/post\/true\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2004;--dim-width:3000\" id=\"bdbgj\" class=\"n6gds _6--W1 snhku\"><wow-image id=\"9717cb_51cd38aadec94f12ab6b4456fb1ff14a~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined CA8oB\" 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data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.barthbakery.com\/post\/lebkuchen\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/9717cb_51cd38aadec94f12ab6b4456fb1ff14a~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_3000,h_2004,al_c,q_90\/9717cb_51cd38aadec94f12ab6b4456fb1ff14a~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"ZgtBK\" id=\"viewer-djvtq\">\n<div class=\"x0bE5 eQqBP\">\n<figure class=\"Jv99a\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div role=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-viewer\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"A0TYg\" aria-haspopup=\"https:\/\/www.barthbakery.com\/post\/true\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:2083;--dim-width:3000\" id=\"djvtq\" class=\"n6gds _6--W1 snhku\"><wow-image id=\"9717cb_4738be1964884fbcad105e160dc6e0b2~mv2.jpg\" class=\"undefined CA8oB\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;djvtq&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:3000,&quot;height&quot;:2083,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;9717cb_4738be1964884fbcad105e160dc6e0b2~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.barthbakery.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/9717cb_4738be1964884fbcad105e160dc6e0b2~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_102,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/9717cb_4738be1964884fbcad105e160dc6e0b2~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Spiced German Gingerbread Cookies (Lebkuchen)\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" 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data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;b9d0k&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:3000,&quot;height&quot;:1986,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;9717cb_64431d8c5bb24bab8f9bbd90ce5f4693~mv2.jpg&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.barthbakery.com\/post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/9717cb_64431d8c5bb24bab8f9bbd90ce5f4693~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_147,h_97,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_avif,quality_auto\/9717cb_64431d8c5bb24bab8f9bbd90ce5f4693~mv2.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional German Gingerbread Spice Cookies (Lebkuchen)\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/www.barthbakery.com\/post\/lebkuchen\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/9717cb_64431d8c5bb24bab8f9bbd90ce5f4693~mv2.jpg\/v1\/fill\/w_3000,h_1986,al_c,q_90\/9717cb_64431d8c5bb24bab8f9bbd90ce5f4693~mv2.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"_5Tq-n C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-3ac9o\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Ingredients<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-c00i5\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>German Gingerbread Spice<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"HvlJ8 rRHk4\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-90hm6\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>2\u00bd Tbsp ground cinnamon<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-9prdh\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>1 tsp ground cloves<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-43oik\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bd tsp ground allspice<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-3k7ir\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bd tsp ground coriander<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-e05p5\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bd tsp ground cardamom<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-20bu1\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bd tsp ground ginger<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-9vcec\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bd tsp ground star anise<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-7k6mp\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bd tsp ground nutmeg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-cev40\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bc tsp ground mace<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-d60f3\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Spice Cookies<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ul class=\"HvlJ8 rRHk4\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-3u2a8\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u2153 cup candied orange peel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-fcq88\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u2153 cup candied lemon peel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-ai4n2\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>2 Tbsp all-purpose flour<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-5prki\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>1\u00bd cups almonds, whole<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-ae3c2\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>1\u00bd cups hazelnuts, whole<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-cpcos\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>4 large eggs<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-1c6ho\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>1 cup dark brown sugar<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-4kekt\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>2 Tbsp honey<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-ek5r9\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00be tsp pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-q1r7\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>2\u00bd tsp gingerbread spice<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-26vov\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>1 tsp ground cinnamon<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-6tggk\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bd tsp salt<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-dm825\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>\u00bc tsp baking powder<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:disc\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-e3k4a\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Whole blanched almonds for decorating<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-17m1e\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Chocolate Glaze<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-8ladk\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Sugar Glaze<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2 class=\"_5Tq-n C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-3fbjm\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Directions<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-7jkm5\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>German Gingerbread Spice<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol class=\"_7Jy-M rRHk4\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-f288j\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Combine all spices in a small bowl and stir or whisk together until thoroughly combined. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-66ff1\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Spice Cookies<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol class=\"_7Jy-M rRHk4\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-3h0ra\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Preheat oven to 300\u00b0F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-fvkfb\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>In a small bowl, toss the candied lemon and orange peel in the all-purpose flour to prevent them from sticking together.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-69bhb\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Place the whole almonds and hazelnuts into a food processor and pulse until the mixture is ground to a flour. Add the candied lemon and orange peels and pulse until loose and coarsely grated. (The texture doesn&#8217;t have to be super finely ground, but there shouldn\u2019t be any large chunks of nuts remaining.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-dfrl6\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the eggs, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla. Beath on medium speed until creamy and well combined.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-9svpg\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Add the gingerbread spice, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and the contents from the food processor into the egg mixture in small increments and mix until well combined. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-4jfcg\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons and place about 2-inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets and use a spoon or your fingers to gently smooth the tops and sides into flattened circles. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-3gj8l\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Bake cookies for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly browned but still slightly soft to the touch. (The cookies will harden up a bit as they cool.)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-b9ud9\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Remove the cookies from the parchment paper and place them on a cooling rack to cool completely.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-4ovok\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Chocolate Glaze<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol class=\"_7Jy-M rRHk4\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-22pks\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Place the chocolate and oil in a small bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring in between each 30 second interval. Use immediately. If the glaze becomes firm, reheat in the microwave.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-22vmm\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops of the spice cookies into the glaze, then place back onto the cooling rack for the glaze to harden. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-a51j5\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><span>Sugar Glaze<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol class=\"_7Jy-M rRHk4\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-9kvd0\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Place the sugar and milk in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"S8jXt\" style=\"text-align:AUTO;margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"hkh1Y xGHkc rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-ffm2h\"><span class=\"VxFMC\"><span>Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops of the spice cookies into the glaze, then place back onto the cooling rack for the glaze to harden.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"Oh67k C7B6W rRHk4 IS0gH\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-7qsfu\"><span class=\"_0vL30\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Germany is famous for its Christmas cookies, many of which are very old and have been passed down over generations. 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