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As featured in The Wall Street Journal as part of the Swiss Heritage Gift Box
Unique spiced cookies with local raw honey, fresh roasted almonds, candied orange and lemon peels, created using a centuries-old recipe from Basel, Switzerland.
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SIZES:
5 oz Bag (10 Cookies) - 2 ½” W x 1 ½” D x 5" H
12 oz Box (24 Cookies) - 6 ¼” W x 1 ½" D x 4 ¼” H
INGREDIENTS:
Honey, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Almonds, Orange Peel, Lemon Peel, Kirsch, Spices, Baking Soda, Baker's Ammonia.
Contains almonds, flour and nuts. Made in a facility with milk.
No peanuts. No cholesterol. No sodium. Low fat. No soy. No dairy. No preservatives. Enjoy within a few months of purchase. Store in a cool, dry place.
Cookie texture will change according to the environment (soft when humid and hard when dry). Keep interior bag sealed to maintain moisture and keep cookies soft.
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The Leckerli Story
These traditional Swiss cookies were created in the 15th century by local spice merchants. They’re called Basler Leckerli, (or Läckerli) because they originated in Basel, Switzerland. Lecker is German for "delicious" and the suffix -li is the Swiss term for "little." These are delicious little bites! Similar to Lebkuchen, a traditional German Christmas cookie, leckerli somewhat resembles gingerbread. Soft but crunchy, sweet and spicy, leckerli cookies are joy and celebration in a neat little square.
Different regions of Switzerland have different types of leckerli, each with its own characteristic texture. Some are soft, some are crunchy and some are in between. Recipes typically include honey, spices, nuts, candied citrus peel, a splash of liquor and a sugar glaze.
André’s Basler Leckerli Cookies are made using a centuries-old recipe brought to America by André Bollier, a master pastry chef who trained in Basel, Switzerland almost 100 years ago. His method of making leckerli has been passed down through three generations of the Bollier family and is the beloved, classic recipe we still use today.
Basler leckerli prides itself on being more chewy than crisp. The texture is soft when humid (kept in an airtight container) or hard when dry. The flavor is a perfect blend of spices, honey, whole wheat, fresh roasted nuts and house-candied fruit that brings people back to old-world Switzerland.
The scherenschnitte art on our leckerli packaging is an homage to the Swiss art of paper-cutting. The care and tradition of scherenschnitte reflect the heritage of the Bollier family who, after three generations, bring the same precision and beauty to confectionery-making.
From our family to you at holiday time or anytime, we hope you enjoy each and every delicious little bite!
We strive to make the world’s best chocolate and want you to experience our luxury products the same way our customers enjoy them in Kansas City. Every product you purchase will be shipped absolutely fresh and of the highest quality.
For items that cannot be shipped, please select "Store Pickup" (at our KC store or OP store location) on the "Shopping Cart" page before checkout.
Please note:
*Important Information Regarding Shipping to Warm Regions
Chocolate should melt in your mouth, not in transit. When shipping to/from areas of warm weather (when temperatures exceed 70° around the time of delivery), please select an express polar shipping option.
Our system will allow you to choose options that include a cold pack, or will default to the cold pack option. As temperatures cool, shipping options will default to no cold pack needed.
Price per destination:
UPS Ground: $15
UPS Ground with Polar: $17-19 - Recommended when shipping to/from 60-80 degree temps
UPS 2 Day with Polar: $40 - Recommended when shipping to/from 80+ degree temps
UPS Overnight with Polar: $60 - Recommended when shipping to/from 90+ degree temps
The image on this page is an estimated timeline for UPS Ground Shipping from our store in Kansas City. These are not guaranteed delivery days, simply estimates by UPS may vary during holiday seasons.
Yellow - should arrive the day after it leaves us
Brown - 2 days after
Green - 3-4 days after, & Red 4-5 days after
* Products are subject to availability. Advance ordering is recommended, especially during the busy winter holiday season. You may choose a later "Shipping" or "Store Pickup" date on the "Shopping Cart" page before checkout.