Recipe of Basler Läckerli

Ingredients

• 200g honey
• 150g granulated sugar
• 200g all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 200g candied peel (mixed)
• 150g almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 lemon (zest)
• 2 tbsp kirsch (cherry schnapps)
• 200g dark chocolate (for glaze)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, heat honey and sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, and cloves. Add candied peel, almonds, baking powder, and lemon zest.

4. 4

   Pour the honey-sugar mixture over the dry ingredients. Add kirsch. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

5. 5

   Press the dough onto the prepared tray, shaping it into a rectangle about 1cm thick.

6. 6

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden. Remove from the oven, but keep the oven on.

7. 7

   While still warm, cut the dough into small rectangles or diamonds.

8. 8

   Return to the oven for a few more minutes to dry slightly.

9. 9

   Once cooled, melt the chocolate and dip each piece halfway into the chocolate.

10. 10

    Place on parchment paper to let the chocolate set.

11. 11

    Enjoy your homemade Basler Läckerli!