lebkuchen
/ˈlɛbˌkuːkən/
noun
- A traditional German Christmas cookie made with honey, spices, and often nuts or candied fruit, sometimes covered with chocolate or icing.
- The bakery sells soft lebkuchen with a thin layer of dark chocolate on top.
- Every December, my family bakes lebkuchen using a recipe passed down from my great-grandmother.
- I bought a box of lebkuchen at the holiday market to share with my coworkers.