The inspiration for these cookies are the iconic German lebkuchen, a highly-spiced cookie that’s often baked and cut into large squares or portioned into large rounds and topped with whole almonds.

This recipe calls for candied/crystallized ginger, which can be expensive unless you can buy it loose from a by-the-pound bin in the produce department. See the tip at the end for making your own.

Do it yourself: Make your own candied and crystallized ginger. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.

If you’re looking to incorporate more ginger into your culinary repertoire, give the crystallized version a whirl. Crystallized ginger, also known as candied ginger, is fresh ginger that has been ...

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What do you do with a bunch of fresh ginger root that you somehow didn't get around to using? If you're a glutton for punishment, you attempt to make homemade candied ginger. I used the directions off ...

A buckle is a fruit-studded cake with a buttery crumb topping; it’s a great breakfast treat, an excellent midday sweet alongside tea or coffee, or a casual, not-too-heavy after-dinner dessert. In this ...