Crunchy, fragrant, and steeped in history, these Marzipan Cookies are more than just a treat; they’re a bite of German tradition! With at least 50% almond content for that authentic taste and a dough so soft you can pipe it into festive shapes, these cookies transform from mere ingredients to edible art. Whether it’s Christmas or a plain Tuesday, let your taste buds celebrate with this handmade masterpiece!
Easy Marzipan Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- Marzipan (should have at least 50% almond content)
- Butter (softened to room temperature)
- Caster sugar
- Vanilla sugar (you can buy packets or make your own)
- Eggs
- Almond essence
- Corn Flour / Corn Starch
- Icing sugar / Confectioners Sugar for decoration (optional)
- Melted Dark Chocolate for Decoration (optional)
Instructions
Making the Dough:
- Mix the marzipan and butter until you achieve a smooth paste. If the dough ends up with lumpy marzipan, you can warm the marzipan for 30 seconds in the microwave to soften it and make it easier to work with.
- Add the sugar, vanilla sugar, and almond extract to the paste, one by one. Once combined, you can add the eggs, again one by one. Mix them in with the hand mixer on high speed.
- Combine the flour and corn flour/starch and then sieve them into the mass. Blend with your mixer at medium speed.
Creating the Marzipan Spritz Cookie Shapes:
- The dough is not very hard, which makes it easy to shape using a piping bag.
- To create a wreath shape with ridges, use a large piping bag and a star tip nozzle. The larger the nozzle, the deeper the ridges.
- Bake the cookies at 180 °C (356°F) for 10-15 min.
To Decorate:
- You can sprinkle the cookies with icing sugar or for chocolate marzipan cookies, dip the cookies in heated dark chocolate cake glaze.
Storage Instructions
- These marzipan cookies can be made around four weeks before Christmas and can last a long time when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can store different kinds of cookies in one cookie tin. If you do, separate them with a sheet of baking parchment so the flavors do not mix.
Can You Freeze Marzipan Cookies?
- Yes, these cookies can be frozen for up to a month. Place them in portions in plastic bags and seal them airtight. Make sure to label them with the date.
- You can defrost the cookies at room temperature. Note that they may lose a bit of their texture and even flavor when being frozen.
Enjoy these delightful marzipan cookies, which boast a firm and crunchy texture, making them a perfect treat for any occasion, not just Christmas!
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