Description
Delightful buttery cookies infused with the rich flavor of marzipan, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Marzipan
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Blend until fluffy and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cut the marzipan into small chunks and add it to the butter-sugar mixture. Blend until well combined.
- Stir in almond extract and a pinch of salt.
- Sift in all-purpose flour. Mix slowly on low speed until just combined.
- Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet, slightly flattening each ball and pressing sliced almonds on top, if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider swapping half the all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: marzipan cookies, shortbread cookies, almond cookies, baking, dessert
