Basler Leckerli (Swiss Spiced Hard Bars)

Basler Leckerli is a traditional Swiss Christmas treat that dates back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated in Basel, Switzerland, and is often enjoyed during the holiday season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Basler Leckerli (Swiss Spiced Hard Bars)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Swiss Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Honey
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Ground almonds
• 1 cup Candied orange peel
• 1 cup Candied lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, granulated sugar, and egg until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground almonds, candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, and baking powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well until a thick dough forms.
5. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. While still warm, cut the baked dough into bars or squares.
9. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
10. Once cooled, dust the bars with powdered sugar.
11. Let the bars rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.