Basler Läckerli

Prepare the Dough

In a saucepan, combine the honey, granulated sugar, and water. Heat gently over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Do not let it boil.

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and ground ginger.

Add the honey mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Stir in the chopped candied orange peel and chopped almonds.

Mix until a sticky dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

Rest the Dough

Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Roll and Bake

Preheat your oven to 350째F (175째C).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness.

Transfer the rolled dough to the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Prepare the Icing

In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with enough Kirsch or water to make a smooth, spreadable icing.

Apply the Icing

While the gingerbread is still warm, spread the icing evenly over the top using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon.

Cut into Pieces

Allow the gingerbread to cool slightly before cutting it into small rectangular or diamond-shaped pieces.

Cool Completely

Let the Basler L채ckerli cool completely on a wire rack.