Basler Läckerli Swiss Honey Spice Biscuits

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Basler Läckerli Swiss Honey Spice Biscuits

A chewy, fragrant slab of honey, nuts, candied citrus peel and spice, brushed with a thin sugar glaze while hot and cut into small bars. The dough rests overnight so the flavors can deepen. Makes 24 bars in about 12 hr 50 min.

Prep 30 min

Cook 20 min

Cooling 12 hr

Total 12 hr 50 min

Yield 24 bars

Diet Dairy free

Ingredients

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¾ cup (250 g)honey
½ cup (100 g)granulated sugar
2 ⅓ cups (300 g)all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups (120 g)ground almonds
½ cup (60 g)ground hazelnuts
½ cup (60 g)candied orange peel, finely chopped
⅓ cup (40 g)candied lemon peel, finely chopped
2 tsp (4 g)orange zest, finely grated
1 ½ tsp (4 g)ground cinnamon
½ tsp (1 g)ground cloves
½ tsp (1 g)ground nutmeg
½ tsp (1 g)ground ginger
½ tsp (3 g)baking soda
2 tbsp (30 ml)kirsch, for the dough
1 pinchsalt
¾ cup (100 g)powdered sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml)kirsch, for the glaze
1 tbsp (15 ml)water

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Instructions

Warm the honey and granulated sugar in a saucepan over low heat just until the sugar dissolves and the honey is runny; do not boil. Cool until lukewarm, about 20 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, ground almonds, hazelnuts, peels, zest, spices, baking soda and salt.
Pour in the honey mixture and the kirsch and stir to a stiff, sticky dough. Wrap and refrigerate 12 to 24 hours.
Heat the oven to 375 F (190 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Press or roll the dough on the sheet into a rectangle about 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick, about 9 x 13 inches (23 x 33 cm), using damp hands or a floured pin.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and firm at the edges.
Meanwhile stir the glaze ingredients until smooth. Brush over the slab as soon as it comes out of the oven.
While still warm, cut into 24 bars with a sharp knife, then cool completely on the sheet.

Tips

Wet your hands to handle the sticky dough.
Cut while warm; once cooled the slab becomes hard and cracks.
They soften and improve after a few days in a tin.
Good with coffee, mulled wine.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make basler läckerli swiss honey spice biscuits?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, plus 12 hours to chill. The recipe makes 24 bars.

How should I store basler läckerli swiss honey spice biscuits?

Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 weeks.

Can I make basler läckerli swiss honey spice biscuits ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Basler Läckerli are a hard honey and spice biscuit from Basel, Switzerland, made with nuts, candied citrus peel and kirsch. Serve it with coffee, mulled wine.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 24 servings this recipe makes.

168 Calories / serving

4.2g Fat

30.5g Carbs

2.8g Protein

19.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (24 servings): ~4032 cal · 101g fat · 732g carbs · 67g protein · 461g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.