German Baked Marzipan Cookies Recipe (Bethmännchen)
If you like almonds, you would LOVE these traditional German Christmas cookies! Enjoy these baked marzipan cookies for snack, dessert or any time that you just need something to perk you up!
Servings: 36
Calories: 84kcal
Ingredients
- 2 & 1/2 cups marzipan (about 795 grams)
- 54 pieces almonds, blanched and halved blanched and halved
- 1 egg white, for brushing for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°C (400°F).
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the marzipan into a square (about 7-inch x 7-inch).
- Cut the square into equal portions (about 36 portions).
- Take a piece and roll it into a ball.
- To assemble the cookie, place three almond halves on top of the marzipan ball, equal space in between, with the pointed side facing the top.
- Place the cookies on a baking tray lined with a baking sheet.
- Brush each marzipan cookie with egg white.
- Place the cookies in the lower part of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until their top turned golden.
- Set aside and let your freshly baked marzipan cookies cool.
- Serve.
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Notes
- Cook's Tip #1: If you use packaged marzipan, check that it is not too wet. The heat from the oven will make everything fall apart if you don't have the right marzipan consistency.
- Cook's Tip #2: If you are using my homemade marzipan, you should not add more than eight teaspoons of water. More than that will be too soft for this baked marzipan recipe.
- Cook's Tip #3: Cover the rest of the marzipan when you're rolling them into balls. They tend to dry quickly when left uncovered.
- Cook's Tip #4: Place the baking tray on the lower part of the oven to avoid burning the top of the marzipan cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg