DOLCETTI DI MARZAPANE (ITALIAN MARZIPAN COOKIES)

Dolcetti di Marzapane (Italian Marzipan Cookies) image

Yummy Italian marzipan cookies flavored with lemon zest and rolled in sugar. Traditional gluten-free Christmas treats, great to serve year around.

Provided by JolandaM

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

Combine ground almonds, 2 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix into a smooth dough.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 13.8 g