🇩🇪 German Lebkuchen Spiced Cookies (Traditional Warmth!) – Viral Potential Score (VPS): 86. Intent: Transactional. Level: Advanced. Stage: Decision

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup all-purpose flour
• • ⅞ cup almond flour
• • ⅞ teaspoon baking soda
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt
• • ⅞ teaspoon ground cloves
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• • ⅞ cup honey
• • ⅞ cup molasses
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter
• • 1 ⅞ large egg
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • ⅞ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, cream butter, honey, molasses, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

3. 3

   Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms. Refrigerate overnight.

4. 4

   Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into shapes. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10-12 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.