Simply So Good Version of ZCMI Marzipan Cookies
These marzipan cookies were a bakery favorite of mine growing up so I had to remake them with my own special tweaks.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 184 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup light flavored olive oil
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces of almond paste
Instructions
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In a large bowl sift together baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, almond flour and all-purpose flour. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter, olive oil, sugar and confectioner's sugar. Add eggs and beat well.
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Add sifted dry ingredients mixing until completely incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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After dough has chilled, remove dough from refrigerator and preheat oven to 350F degrees.
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Drop dough by heaping tablespoons onto a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dip the bottom of a glass into cold water the press dough to flatten slightly.
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Top each flattened cookie with a slice of almond paste. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until just barely starting to turn golden around the edges.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Dust with confectioner's sugar. Makes about 4 dozen 3-inch size cookies.
Nutrition Facts
Simply So Good Version of ZCMI Marzipan Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 41mg1%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.