Experience the magic of Christmas with these delectable Bethmannchen (pronounced 'bait-men-chen'), traditional German almond cookies! A cherished family recipe, these cookies are a delightful blend of sweet marzipan, crunchy almonds, and a hint of rosewater. While authentically made with blanched, skinned, and halved almonds (a process our German exchange student taught us!), we've included a time-saving shortcut using store-bought chopped almonds. For the ultimate Bethmannchen experience, however, take the time to prepare your own almonds—the difference is truly remarkable! These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for holiday baking and sharing with loved ones. Get ready to impress with this festive treat!
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Comment préparer Bethmaennchen German Christmas Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Finely grind 1 cup of almonds using a food processor.
In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces of marzipan (crumbled), 1 large egg (lightly beaten), 1 teaspoon rosewater, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup ground almonds, and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Mix until well combined.
Separate the remaining 1 large egg. Set the egg white aside and beat the yolk until light and frothy.
Roll the marzipan mixture into walnut-sized balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter).
Gently press three almond halves into the sides of each ball, evenly spaced and standing upright. (For store-bought chopped almonds, use a small amount to create a similar effect.)
Brush each ball with the beaten egg yolk.
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information(Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
6g
Fat
1g
Carbs
1g
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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Bethmaennchen German Christmas Cookies ?
Bethmaennchen German Christmas Cookies prend environ 60 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 40 minutes de cuisson.
Combien de calories contient Bethmaennchen German Christmas Cookies ?
Bethmaennchen German Christmas Cookies contient environ 39 calories par portion, avec environ 2 g de protéines, 1 g de glucides et 4 g de lipides.
De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Bethmaennchen German Christmas Cookies ?
Les principaux ingrédients de Bethmaennchen German Christmas Cookies sont Almond Halve, Almond Halves, Marzipan, Rose Water, Powdered Sugar, Eggs. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.
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