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Basler Läckerli

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A delicious Basler Läckerli, a traditional Swiss baked treat popular in the city of Basel.

What is Basler Läckerli?

Basler Läckerli are special, crunchy biscuits from Basel, a city in Switzerland. These sweet treats taste great and have been enjoyed for hundreds of years.

What makes them special?

Basler Läckerli are made with sweet honey, crunchy hazelnuts and almonds, and colorful candied peel. After baking, they get a shiny sugar coating and are cut into neat rectangle shapes.

A tasty tradition

These delicious biscuits were first made by spice traders in Basel more than 700 years ago. Today, people all over Switzerland love to eat Basler Läckerli any time of year. They are a yummy part of Swiss tradition that makes everyone happy!

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