German Lebkuchen With German Baking Wafers Oblaten Recipe

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German Lebkuchen With German Baking Wafers Oblaten
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Directions:

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer or in a large bowl, beat or whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water over low heat and heat, whisking until the mixture is thick and very warm (about 130 F) Remove from the water bath and continue beating until the mixture is cool.
  3. Combine the almonds, flour, zests, and spices in another bowl.
  4. Stir into the egg sugar mixture.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Place the oblaten on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  7. Spread 1 rounded tablespoonful of the cookie dough on each oblaten, spreading to the edges of the wafers.
  8. Let the cookies stand, uncovered, for 1 hour before baking so that the top will dry.
  9. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  10. Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cookies are crusty on the upper surface, but still moist in the center.
  11. Remove the cookies from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
  12. In a small bowl, stir the sugar and lemon juice together to make a thin glaze.
  13. Spread over half of the cooled cookies.
  14. Place the chocolate into a glass bowl and heat in the microwave at high power for about 2 minutes, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
  15. Spread the melted chocolate over the remaining cookies.
  16. Decorate with the almonds.
  17. Makes 42 to 48 cookies.
  18. The Great Holiday Baking Book Beatrice Ojakangas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 182.2 Kcal (763 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.52g 12%
Cholesterol 19.38mg 6%
Sodium 20.45mg 1%
Potassium 53.97mg 1%
Total Carbs 19.16g 6%
Sugars 14.68g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 6%
Protein 2.45g 5%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 33.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 403.57 Kcal (1690 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.65g 12%
Cholesterol 42.91mg 6%
Sodium 45.3mg 1%
Potassium 119.55mg 1%
Total Carbs 42.44g 6%
Sugars 32.51g 59%
Dietary Fiber 3.43g 6%
Protein 5.42g 5%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 3%
Calcium 75mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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