Description
Marzipan Shortbread Cookies are a delightful fusion of buttery shortbread and sweet marzipan, perfect for any occasion. These cookies melt in your mouth, offering a rich almond flavor and a colorful presentation that will brighten up your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 4 oz high-quality marzipan
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually fold in the flour and almond extract until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thick on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
- Roll out marzipan on parchment paper and cut into shapes to place atop each cookie.
- Arrange cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Once cooled slightly, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Not specified
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg