Bethmännchen (German Marzipan Christmas Cookies)
Description
Bethmännchen are a German marzipan and almond cookie that is popular during Christmas. This is an easy recipe for you to make them at home.
Ingredients
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14 ounces marzipan
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1 1/4 cups blanched almonds, halved
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1 large egg white
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Knead marzipan well and divide into about forty 1 1/2-inch cubes of equal size. Roll each cube into a ball and shape into a round cylinder with a point.
3
Push 3 halved almonds into each marzipan cylinder so the pointy sides of the almonds are facing the top.
4
Beat egg white lightly in a cup and brush each cookie with egg white. Set onto the prepared baking sheet.
5
Bake in the preheated until the tops of the almonds are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight containers.