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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 18
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 15
- General Wellness
- 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 4%
- Protein 1.63 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 7.92 g 3%
- Total Fat 3.96 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.69 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.87 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 5.56 g --
- Added Sugars 5.34 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 21.56 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.36 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 35.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
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.
- Is Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies) healthy?
- Bethmännchen (Traditional German Marzipan Holiday Cookies) has an easyChef Pro health score of 23/100. Per serving, it provides 71.97 calories and 1.63 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.34 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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