The New Year’s Day delicacy from Basel
Läckerli, which means small delicious in Swiss-German, is a type of biscuit from Basel, traditionally consumed on New Year’s Day.
The main characteristic of Läckerli biscuits is a flavoursome mixture of honey, dried fruits, nuts and spices like cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.
Nowadays, Läckerli are consumed all year round and are the perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee.
