Dessert for 18

German Lebkuchen Cookies

Name: German Lebkuchen Cookies
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup minced candied orange peel; 1/4 cup minced candied lemon peel; 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp ground allspice; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses; 1/3 cup blanched whole almonds; 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar; 5 tbsp whole milk

$2.97for 460 minServes 18

Spiced brown sugar cookies combine citrus peel, almonds, molasses, and cream under a sweet milk glaze.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	8.25 oz	$1.83Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.13Typical price
	Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	1.5 oz	$1.05Typical price
	Milk$0.04/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.11Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.38

Pantry staples you likely have

VinegarFlourDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Swap Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
18servings as written
$typical cost tier

German Vegetarian Budget Desserts

Typical price

$0.74 per serving$2.97 for 4

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Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp white vinegar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1/4 cup minced candied orange peel
1/4 cup minced candied lemon peel
1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground allspice
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
1/3 cup blanched whole almonds
2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
5 tbsp whole milk

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Stir the cream and vinegar together in a small bowl, then let them stand for 5 minutes.
Beat the shortening, brown sugar, and molasses in a large bowl, then mix in the cream mixture.
Whisk the flours, citrus peels, spices, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then stir them into the wet mixture.
Shape the dough into 18 rounds on the baking sheets and press an almond onto each one.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, cool completely, then whisk the confectioners' sugar and milk together and spread the glaze over the cookies.