Bethmännchen are a German marzipan and almond cookie that is popular during Christmas. This is an easy recipe for you to make them at home.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
52 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Knead marzipan well and divide into about forty 1 1/2-inch cubes of equal size. Roll each cube into a ball and shape into a round cylinder with a point.
Step 3
Push 3 halved almonds into each marzipan cylinder so the pointy sides of the almonds are facing the top.
Step 4
Beat egg white lightly in a cup and brush each cookie with egg white. Set onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated until the tops of the almonds are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight containers.
