Polish Marzipan Cookies Recipe
Polish Marzipan Cookies are delicate, almond-flavored treats with a slightly crisp exterior and a soft, chewy center. Made with rich marzipan and lightly sweetened dough, these cookies are a luxurious treat for any occasion. They pair wonderfully with tea or coffee and are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- - Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- - Grater or knife
- - Measuring cups and spoons
- - Whisk
- - Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- - Spoon or cookie scoop
- Wire rack
- - Sifter or fine-mesh sieve
Ingredients
- - 7 oz 200g marzipan, grated or finely chopped
- - ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- - 1 large egg white
- - ½ tsp almond extract
- - ½ cup 60g all-purpose flour
- - ½ tsp baking powder
- - ¼ tsp salt
- - ¼ cup 30g powdered sugar (for dusting)
- - ½ cup sliced almonds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to **325°F (165°C)** and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated marzipan, granulated sugar, and egg white. Mix until smooth.
- Add the almond extract and mix again.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the marzipan mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1-inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly press each ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon. Optionally, press a few sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for **12-15 minutes**, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.