Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies) Recipe). Yummy Italian marzipan cookies flavored with lemon zest and rolled in sugar. Traditional gluten-free Christmas treats, great to serve year around.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 40

Yield: 40 cookies

Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies) Recipe

Ingredients

5 ¼ cups ground almonds

2 ½ cups white sugar

2 eggs

2 tablespoons lemon zest

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup white sugar

or as needed

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine ground almonds 2 1/2 cups sugar eggs lemon zest and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix into a smooth dough.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Pour 1/4 cup sugar onto a shallow plate. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer carefully to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information

Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:40

Calories: 117.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 18.1g 6%

Sugars: 13.8g

Fat: 2.9g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 2%

Cholesterol: 8.2mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 10.9IU

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 9.5mcg 2%

Calcium: 64.6mg 7%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 43mg 15%

Potassium: 211.5mg 6%

Sodium: 4.1mg

Calories From Fat: 26.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.