SWISS BASLER LECKERLI (BASEL COOKIES)

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Makes 1 cookie sheet of cookies. For ZWT II('06). Times don't include overnight(or 5-6 hours)of drying before naking.

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

225 g honey (16 ounces)
150 g sugar (10.5 ounces)
3/4 tablespoon cinnamon
1 pinch clove powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
50 g ground candied orange peel
50 g ground candied lemon peel
100 g ground almonds
1 lemon, zest of, grind
50 ml kirsch (0.2 cup)
300 g flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
75 g confectioners' sugar
1 1/2-2 1/2 tablespoons kirsch or 1 1/2-2 1/2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Put honey, sugar, cinnamon, clove powder and nut meg in a pan, heat up slowly, then remove from stove.
  • Add candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, almonds and grind skin of lemon, stir until mixed evenly.
  • Add kirsch, flour and baking powder, knead on a table to form a soft dough.
  • While the dough is still warm, roll it out on the back of a greased baking sheet approximately 5 mm (0.2 inches) thick.
  • Let it rest for about 5 to 6 hours or over night in a dry place.
  • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes in the center of the pre-heated oven at 430°F(220°C).
  • Mix confectioner's sugar and kirsch or water, frost dough immediately.
  • Cut off stale edges.
  • Cut dough in small pieces (5 x 3 cm, 2 x 1.5 inches), take them off the baking sheets and let them cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.6, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 32.5, Carbohydrate 75.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 54.7, Protein 4.5

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