Bethmännchen (Marzipan Cookies)
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Bethmännchen (Marzipan Cookies)
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Delicious centuries-old German Christmas cookies that are easy to make and taste wonderful!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz marzipan , (click link for recipe) **SEE NOTE
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 medium egg white
- 2 teaspoons rose water
- 1 medium egg yolk , mixed with 1 teaspoon water
- 3/4 cup blanched whole almonds split in half (see post for pictured instructions on how to blanch and skin almonds)
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Instructions
- Preheat to 350 degrees F.Break marzipan into small pieces in a mixing bowl. Sift the powdered sugar over the marzipan and add the almond flour, flour, rose water and egg white. Use your hands to combine the ingredients in to a dough. The dough will be somewhat sticky but it will get firm after it's sat in the fridge. If too sticky, add some more ground almonds and powdered sugar.Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Roll the dough into small balls, no more than 1-inch in diameter. Sprinkle your hands with a little flour or powdered sugar if the dough is too sticky. Place the balls on a lined cookie sheet and press 3 almond halves evenly around each cookie, pointed side up. Brush each cookie with the egg yolk mixture and bake for about 15 minutes until the egg wash turns golden in color.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to several weeks.
Notes
- Not all marzipan is created equal. Some use a higher ratio of sugar to almonds which may result in your cookies deflating. For the best results, be sure to use the homemade marzipan. It's SUPER easy to make!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
78kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
41mg
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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