Chocolate Marzipan Sugar Cookies
Marzipan is a sweet almond paste commonly used in baking and confectionery.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Chocolate Marzipan Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the chilled dough logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Roll small pieces of marzipan into balls and press one into the center of each cookie.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Sugars 14g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
