Basler Läckerli Swiss Honey Spice Biscuits
Chewy Swiss honey and spice biscuits with almonds and candied peel, finished with a thin sugar glaze.
- Time1 hr plus resting
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.19 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm the honey and sugar in a pan over a low heat until the sugar dissolves. Do not let it boil. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
10 min - 2
Mix the flour, almonds, peel, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and bicarbonate in a large bowl. Pour in the warm honey and the milk and mix to a stiff dough.
- 3
Wrap and rest the dough in a cool place for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavour.
60 min - 4
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line a 25 by 35 cm tray with baking paper. Roll or press the dough into the tray, about 1 cm thick.
- 5
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden at the edges and just firm in the centre.
19 min - 6
Stir the icing sugar and water to a thin glaze and brush it over the hot slab straight away. Leave for 10 minutes then cut into rectangles while still warm. Cool completely before storing.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
