Marzipan Cookies

Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Marzipan Cookies
180 min.
4
790kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Marzipan Cookies, a perfect dairy-free treat that will impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 180 minutes, these cookies are not only a joy to make but also a feast for the eyes and palate. Each bite offers a rich almond flavor, thanks to the almond extract that infuses the dough with a nutty essence.

What makes these cookies truly special is their vibrant appearance. With the addition of food colors, you can unleash your creativity and shape the dough into charming heart designs, making them an ideal dessert for celebrations, holidays, or simply to brighten up your day. The process of mixing, shaping, and decorating is not just about baking; it's an opportunity to bond with loved ones and create lasting memories in the kitchen.

These Marzipan Cookies are not only visually appealing but also surprisingly light, with a caloric content of 790 kcal for four servings. The balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates ensures that you can enjoy them without guilt. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake a batch of these enchanting cookies that are sure to be the highlight of any dessert table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • cup butter softened
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • servings purple gel food coloring 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Mix butter and sugar in large bowl. Stir in flour and almond extract until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Divide into 3 equal parts. Tint and shape dough as directed below.
  2. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oven to 300F.
  4. Bake about 30 minutes or until set but not brown.
  5. Mix red food color into part of dough. Shape into small balls, then into heart shapes, about 3/4 inch high. Prick with blunt end of toothpick for texture.
  6. Roll in red sugar. Insert small piece of green-colored toothpick or green dough into top for stem.

Nutrition Facts

Calories790kcal
Protein4.33%
Fat52.78%
Carbs42.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.27
Glycemic Load
60.58
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.378260738824%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:790.1kcal
39.5%
Fat:46.53g
71.58%
Saturated Fat:9.6g
59.99%
Carbohydrates:85.09g
28.36%
Net Carbohydrates:82.98g
30.18%
Sugar:25.22g
28.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:537.01mg
23.35%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:8.58g
17.16%
Vitamin B1:0.62mg
41.27%
Vitamin A:2029.95IU
40.6%
Selenium:26.63µg
38.05%
Folate:143.54µg
35.88%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.75%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.24%
Vitamin B3:4.63mg
23.14%
Iron:3.64mg
20.21%
Vitamin E:1.81mg
12.04%
Phosphorus:97.46mg
9.75%
Fiber:2.11g
8.44%
Copper:0.11mg
5.73%
Magnesium:18.95mg
4.74%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.9%
Zinc:0.55mg
3.67%
Potassium:108.67mg
3.1%
Calcium:29.05mg
2.9%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.98%