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Soft & Chewy Almond Paste Cookies: A Taste of Elegance

Soft& Chewy Almond Paste Cookies are a rich, almond-flavored treat with atender texture, perfect for special occasions or an elegant snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Eastern European
Servings 20 Cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 200 g marzipan 1 cup
  • 1 egg white
  • 80 g powdered sugar 3/4 cup
  • 110 g all-purpose flour 1/2 cup + 3 tbsp
  • 100 g ground almonds 1 cup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp amaretto
  • 1 pinch salt

For Decoration:

  • 1 egg yolk beaten
  • 3 tbsp slivered almonds

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Dough: In a spacious mixing bowl, blend marzipan and powdered sugar together, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the egg white, ground almonds, cinnamon, amaretto, and salt, stirring until well incorporated. Gradually fold in the flour to form a sticky dough.
  • Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it more manageable.
  • Form the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Once chilled, roll the dough into small balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and arrange them on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each. Gently flatten each ball using your fingers.
  • Decorate the Cookies: Brush the tops of the cookies with beaten egg yolk. Sprinkle slivered almonds on each cookie, pressing them lightly to adhere.
  • Bake the Cookies: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden brown. Lift the cookies from the baking sheet and let them cool for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve and Store: Enjoy these cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal
Keyword almond cookies
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