Lebkuchen

Lebkuchen are a type of Christmas cookie originating from Germany. They are typically made with honey, brown sugar, almonds, candied fruit peel, and spices. Lebkuchen are a variation of gingerbread, a sweet, spiced cookie, bread, or cake popular in North America and Europe, especially during fall and winter holidays.12

Historically, gingerbread, including Lebkuchen, was made with honey and spices. By the 13th century, monks in Germany were using carved molds to create Lebkuchen featuring religious scenes. Nuremberg, Germany, became particularly famous for its cakelike Lebkuchen, sweetened with honey, and is considered the gingerbread capital of the world.2