For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet. If you don't have candied mixed fruit, substitute with dried cranberries or raisins. The dough can be sticky, so lightly flour your hands or spatula when spreading it in the pan. For a more intense orange flavor, add 1 teaspoon of orange zest to the frosting. Store the baked and frosted Lebkuchen bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Chocolate Lebkuchen
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME73 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING50 People
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VIEWS39
A taste of Christmas past, these Lebkuchen bars, inspired by a 1961 recipe, offer a delightful blend of spice and chocolate, crowned with a light, tangy frosting. The secret? Letting the dough mature for a couple of days, unlocking a symphony of flavors that's well worth the wait.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate27 g
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Cholesterol7 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium40 mg
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Sugar17 g
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Fat3 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View In a large saucepan, combine granulated sugar, honey, and water. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, then remove from heat and allow to cool completely. (Approximately 20 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a medium bowl, gently mix the cooled honey mixture with chocolate chips, chopped almonds, candied fruit, beaten eggs, and orange juice until just combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. (Approximately 15 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. This allows the flavors to meld and deepen. (2-3 days)
04 Step
Recipe View When ready to bake, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. (Approximately 10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Spread the chilled dough evenly into the prepared pan. It may be slightly sticky, so use a spatula or your fingers to gently press it into place. (Approximately 5 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (35-40 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before frosting. (Approximately 1 hour)
08 Step
Recipe View To make the orange frosting, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and orange juice. Beat with an electric mixer, adding the orange juice 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency. Add more orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed. (Approximately 5 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Spread the orange frosting evenly over the cooled Lebkuchen bars. While the frosting is still wet, cut the bars into diamond shapes. Decorate each diamond with a cinnamon red hot candy and sprinkle with green decorator sugar. (Approximately 15 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Allow the frosting to set completely before serving. (Approximately 30 minutes)
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Aurore Mcclure
Jul 1, 2025I was skeptical about the waiting time, but it really does make a difference in the flavor.
Ella Greenfelder
Apr 27, 2025Easy to follow and the end result is delicious!
Shaun Gorczany
Mar 10, 2025This recipe is a keeper! The Lebkuchen bars were a hit at my Christmas party.
Wilton Wiza
Mar 9, 2025My family asks for these every year!
Reinhold Stracke
Jan 29, 2025The frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.