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.