Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte Recipe

Delight in the magic of Napoleonshatte, a beloved Danish Christmas cookie! These miniature masterpieces, traditionally found in every Danish bakery, are small, intensely flavorful, and utterly irresistible. For the most authentic taste, weigh your ingredients (as per the original recipe) for optimal results. Seek out high-quality Danish 'Odense' marzipan—its unique flavor is key to the cookie's exquisite taste. German marzipan tends to be sweeter. This recipe makes 40 mini hats, but you can easily adjust to create 20 larger ones. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 53 mins
Calories 38.2 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte

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How to Make Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your cookie dough according to the recipe and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles.
  4. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  5. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. While the cookies cool, prepare your marzipan topping. Roll out the marzipan to 1/16 inch thickness and use a smaller round cookie cutter (1 inch diameter) to create small circles for the hat tops.
  7. Using a small knife or toothpick, carefully create a small indentation in the center of each marzipan circle.
  8. Once the cookies are completely cool, carefully place a marzipan circle on top of each cookie to create the hat.
  9. Optionally, add a small decorative element such as a red candy to the center of the marzipan hat.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

6g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte?

Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte takes about 93 minutes from start to finish — roughly 40 minutes to prepare and 53 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte?

Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte has approximately 38.2 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte?

The key ingredients for Napoleon's Hat Cookies Napoleonshatte are All Purpose Flour, Icing Sugar, Butter, Egg Yolk, Cold Water, Marzipan. See the full list with measurements above.

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