🇨🇭 Switzerland recipe
Basler Laeckerli
Basel's famous honey-spice cookies have been a cherished confection since at least the 17th century, evolving from medieval honey-spiced breads first produced under guild regulations from 1720. These chewy, fragrant rectangles combine honey with candied citrus peel, almonds, hazelnuts, and a warming blend of spices, all finished with a characteristic white kirsch glaze. Unlike softer gingerbread, Laeckerli have a satisfying dense chew that improves over several days of aging.
Prep30 mins + overnight rest
Cook25 mins
Serves40
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 350g honey
- 200g granulated sugar
- 100g candied orange peel, finely diced
- 100g candied lemon peel, finely diced
- 200g whole almonds, roughly chopped
- 50g hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons kirsch (cherry brandy)
- 500g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- For the glaze: 150g powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons kirsch, 1 tablespoon water
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 44 g
- Fat
- 10 g
