Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies)
Description
Dolcetti di marzapane are delicious Italian marzipan cookies made from scratch that are popular for Christmas and are naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
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5 1/4 cups ground almonds
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2 1/2 cups white sugar
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons lemon zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup white sugar, or as needed
Directions
1
Combine ground almonds, 2 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix into a smooth dough.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Pour 1/4 cup sugar onto a shallow plate. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer carefully to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving.