Magenbrot, German special occasion Cookies
Magenbrot, German special occasion Cookies, are a festive treat that captures the essence of holiday cheer with their soft, chewy texture and rich chocolate-gingerbread flavor. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, these traditional spice cookies are easy to make and can be adapted for gluten-free diets, making them suitable for everyone during the holiday season. With a delightful blend of spices and a chocolatey glaze, Magenbrot is perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a sweet gift for loved ones. Enjoy the warmth and joy these cookies bring to your holiday traditions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 80 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup mixed candied citrus peel
- 1 cup ground hazelnuts
- 3¼ cups flour
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons German Lebkuchen spice mix
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup icing sugar/powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- a small amount of water, if needed
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat water, sugar, and honey until the sugar dissolves; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, candied peel, ground hazelnuts, cocoa powder, lemon zest, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in the warm honey mixture followed by egg and milk until a stiff dough forms.
- Chill dough overnight in plastic wrap or an airtight container.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Shape chilled dough into ropes and flatten slightly on lined cookie sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until puffed but soft; cool slightly.
- Prepare glaze with icing sugar, cocoa powder, lemon juice; brush over cooled cookies.
- Cut into diamond shapes once glaze hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg