Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies)
Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies) are petite, chewy marzipan bites crowned with three toasted almond halves and given a delicate egg-white gloss. They offer a sweet, nutty richness with a soft center and lightly crisp exterior—perfect for gifting, nibbling alongside coffee, or sharing on festive winter dessert trays.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Knead the marzipan thoroughly and divide it into about forty 1 1/2-inch cubes of equal size. Roll each cube into a ball, then shape it into a round cylinder with a pointed tip.
- 3
Press 3 halved almonds into each marzipan cylinder so the pointed ends of the almonds face the top.
- 4
Lightly beat the egg white in a cup and brush each cookie with the egg white. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops of the almonds are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Store in airtight containers.
- Calories 71.97 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.63 g Low Source
- Carbs 7.92 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.96 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 1.69 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.87 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.56 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 5.34 g Moderate
- Calcium 21.56 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source
- Potassium 35.87 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies) is a German dessert recipe made with 3 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 40, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Egg Whites, and Marzipan. Each serving provides about 71.97 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies)?
- It is a German cookie recipe made with 3 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies) made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Egg Whites, Marzipan. The full list of 3 is above.
- What goes well with Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies)?
- Explore these German side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies)?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 71.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 5 steps.
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