Some facts:
- Lebkuchen was invented in the 13th Century by medieval monks in Fraconia, Germany.
- Due to some historical and ingredient differences, Lebkuchen can be known as honey cake (honigkuchen) or pepper cake (pfefferkuchen).
- Lebkuchen can range from being sweet to spicy. It also varies in shapes and sizes but is generally soft.
- Sometimes the packaging of Lebkuchen is distributed in richly decorated tins, boxes, or chests. These make nostalgic collectors items.
There can be different recipes and ingredients added to make these cookies. Some people use different types of nuts and glaze. Below is a link to a recipe I found online for Lebkuchen cookies. This recipe received a 4.5 out of 5 stars review.
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/german-lebkuchen/
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebkuchen
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