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Image Not only the perfect accompaniment to Gluhwein, these divinely nutty cookies are also gluten-free.





4 free-range eggs
400g (14oz) granulated sugar
400g (14oz) unpeeled almonds,
finely chopped
75g (3oz) candied orange peel,finely chopped
Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
1⁄4 nutmeg, finely grated
5g ground cinnamon
sheets of rice paper
20ml rose water
15g (1⁄2 oz) icing sugar

Using a hand whisk, or an electric hand whisk, whisk the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl until it reaches the consistency of thick cream.

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

Place the rice paper on a baking sheet and spoon approximately 2 tbsp of the mixture per cookie on to the rice paper. Smooth the dough with a knife dipped into rose water to prevent it sticking.

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 5. Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes or until firm to the touch. Remove from the oven and leave to cool slightly.

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

Makes 12 big cookies