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How to Make Lebkuchen Bars
Step 1: Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Warm the Sweet Ingredients
In a saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar, honey, granulated sugar, and butter. Stir until melted and smooth.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Ground ginger
Step 4: Add the Wet Ingredients
To the cooled honey mixture, add:
- Egg
- Orange juice
- Orange zest
- Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth.
Step 5: Combine Everything
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
Fold in the sliced almonds.
Step 6: Bake
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely before icing.
Making the Orange Ginger Icing
see continuation on next page
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