Dairy-Free Lebkuchen

Soft, spiced, and irresistibly aromatic, Dairy-Free Lebkuchen brings all the festive magic of the classic German Christmas treat without a drop of dairy. This recipe swaps traditional butter for dairy-free margarine or coconut oil while retaining the signature depth of flavor with a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup and enriched with the bright zest of lemon and orange, these cookies are soft, chewy, and delicately nutty, thanks to ground and blanched almonds. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, these easy-to-make cookies come together in just 35 minutes and are sure to delight anyone craving traditional holiday flavors with a modern twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 200 milliliters Honey or maple syrup
• 150 grams Brown sugar
• 50 grams Dairy-free margarine or coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 1 large Egg
• 15 Blanched almonds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ground almonds, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey or maple syrup, brown sugar, and dairy-free margarine or coconut oil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

Stir in the lemon zest, orange zest, and egg into the warm syrup mixture until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring constantly until a sticky dough forms.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon, scoop the dough and roll it into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet and press a blanched almond onto the top of each dough ball.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned and firm to the touch.

Step 8

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Store the lebkuchen in an airtight container to remain soft and chewy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1297.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5738.8

Total Fat 310.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 1531.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 662.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.9g	0%
Total Sugars 331.2g
Protein 150.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 1638.6mg	0%
Iron 37.7mg	0%
Potassium 4459.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.2%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 43.9%