Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies)
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
40
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Ingredients for - Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies)

1. Ground almonds - 5 ¼ cups
2. White sugar - 2 ½ cups
3. Eggs - 2
4. Lemon zest - 2 tablespoons
5. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
6. White sugar, or as needed - ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies)

1. Stage

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

2. Stage

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

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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.