Marzipan Christmas Cookies
Delight in the festive magic of Marzipan Christmas Cookies, the perfect holiday treat bursting with almond goodness and a touch of sweetness. These beautifully spiced cookies boast a tender crumb, thanks to the rich blend of buttery dough and finely grated marzipan, while almond and vanilla extracts lend a luscious aroma. Rolled to perfection and shaped with festive cookie cutters, each piece is a work of holiday art, enhanced with a sprinkle of decorative sugar or sprinkles for a sparkling finish. Quick to prepare in just under 35 minutes, they make a stunning addition to any holiday dessert spread, perfect for gifting or serving alongside a mug of hot cocoa. With keywords like "holiday cookies," "almond marzipan treats," and "Christmas baking ideas," these cookies promise to be a must-try for your seasonal celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 150 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 150 grams marzipan
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 30 grams decorative sprinkles or sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and beat until fully incorporated.
Grate the marzipan into fine shreds and fold it into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet batter in 2-3 additions, mixing gently until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to approximately 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Use festive cookie cutters (like stars, trees, or snowflakes) to cut out shapes and place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
If desired, sprinkle decorative sprinkles or sugar on top of the cookies before baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the Marzipan Christmas Cookies in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.9 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.9 g | 394% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 552 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 1182 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.2 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.6 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
