Original Basler Läckerli Biscuits

There are products that embody a destination, that transmit its history and its values. This is exactly the case with the Läckerli of which Swiss people, and even more the people of Basel, are very proud.

Treat yourself to the original and discover one of the most traditional Swiss biscuits. The Basler Läckerli is a unique hard spice biscuit originating from Basel, made of the very best ingredients like honey, freshly ground almonds, candied orange peel, and Kirsch from the Basel region.

What do Läckerli Huus biscuits taste like?

This Swiss traditional spiced cookies recipe will remind you a lot of gingerbreads and Christmas. Basler Läckerli are hard/ chewy spiced and fruity little biscuits, crunchy on the outside but soft on the inside. This treat full of flavor, crunchy nuts and interesting textures will definitely surprise you. We promise that you’ve never had anything like it!

History of Basler Läckerli Original biscuits:

Its origin goes back as far as the 1400s, where men of the church considered the cakes they were offered unworthy of their holy taste buds, so bakers of the era created a more refined biscuit. Basel Läckerli was born, though the name itself did not appear until the beginning of the 18th century.

“Basler Leckerli” (or Läckerli) means ‘little delicious things from Basel’ — and that’s exactly what they are! “Basler” because that’s where they were created, in the city of Basel, Switzerland and Leckerli because “lecker” means ‘delicious’ in German while the suffix -li means ‘little’ in Swiss German.

For Läckerli-Huus, everything started with André Klein who joined a Basel based confectionery in 1903, which he took over shortly after. Basler Läckerli Original is the flagship product of Läckerli Huus, and has been since the very beginning. The secret of the delicious taste lies notably in the traditional complex balance of the spices used as well as the unrivalled quality of the ingredients.

Basler Läckerli biscuits are still manufactured according to the same unchanged, original, jealously guarded recipe to this very day.

Where are Basler Läckerli Original biscuits made?

Läckerli-Huus is a truly authentic, trustworthy Swiss brand.

The original Basler Läckerli biscuits, but also the entire assortment of Läckerli Huus specialties, are baked in Frenkendorf (canton of Basel-Landschaft). All their products are also lovingly and elaborately gift wrapped by hand in their Frenkendorf factory.

How to enjoy Basler Läckerli Original biscuits?

Savour your delightful Swiss biscuits with a traditional afternoon tea or enjoy Basler Läckerli after your meal to end on a sweet note! They are also the perfect thing to have during the holiday season to put you in the Christmas spirit.

But whatever your choice is, you will surely relish every bite!

Pro tip: Basel Läckerli are very tasty enjoyed with a cup of Caotina chocolate milk.

Energy…………………….1565 kJ (370 kcal) 

Fat………………………….6 g  

of which saturates…….0.5 g  

Carbohydrates………….73 g  

of which sugars…………45 g  

Dietary fiber……………..0 g  

Proteins…………………..6 g  

Salt…………………………0.02 g  

Wheat flour, honey, sugar, almonds and hazelnuts, lemongrass, orangeat, ice cream (sugar, Basel-Country kirsch), glucose syrup, spices, Basel-Country kirsch, lemon zest, baking powder (E 503), acidifier: citric acid.

Basler Läckerli biscuits contain nuts and gluten.

Dietary notes: Product suitable for a vegetarian diet, but is not vegan (contains honey).

Storage: Leave in a cool and dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Freshness guarantee: Keep for at least 4 weeks after reception.

Physical data: 150g/ 300g/ 500g/ 1kg available.