Lebkuchen is often referred to in the English-speaking world as "German gingerbread." It's not. Ginger is usually the spice least called for in a Lebkuchengewürz (spice blend) and traditionally not at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. German for "pepper nut," pfeffernusse cookies are named for the pinch of pepper added to the dough before baking. It joins a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Traditionally made with almonds and cinnamon, these star-shaped cookies are both cute and spiced. To give them a different spin, ...

Sadler is not German but grew up with these cookies published in a book co-written by her grandmother called In the Very Name of Christmas. The book featured customs and recipes from around the world.

Frosted with either a homemade cream cheese frosting or your favorite store-bought option, and finished with a sprinkle of chopped nuts, these Spice Cake Mix Cookies are perfect for bake sales, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Traditionally made with almonds and cinnamon, these star-shaped cookies are both cute and spiced. To give ...

In the end, Sarah Sadler won first place and a $75 gift card for her Lebkuchen, wonderfully cakey German spice cookies. In second place were unusual Christmas Casserole Cookies, reminiscent of ...