Marzipan Stollen Bites

Method15 steps · about 2 hr 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Separate eggs (2) into two small bowls.

   Uses 2 eggs

2. 2

   Step 2: Cut cold butter (14 tbsp.) into 1/2-inch cubes.

   Uses 14 tbsp. cold butter

3. 3

   Step 3: To a large bowl add flour (1 cup), almond flour (1 1/2 cups), powdered sugar (2/3 cup), salt (1 pinch), egg yolks and cold butter.

   Uses 1 cup flour · 1 1/2 cups almond flour · 2/3 cup powdered sugar · 1 pinch of salt · the 2 egg yolks · cold butter cubes

4. 4

   Step 4: Knead to a smooth dough.

   Uses cookie dough ingredients

5. 5

   Step 5: Separate dough into four pieces and shape each quarter into a rectangle.

   Uses smooth cookie dough

6. 6

   Step 6: Cover each rectangle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

   Uses four rectangular dough portions

7. 7

   Step 7: Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

8. 8

   Step 8: Crumble the marzipan (11 oz.) between your fingers and mix with egg whites, lemon juice (2 tbsp.) and almond extract (2 tbsp.) to a creamy consistency.

   Uses 11 oz. marzipan · the 2 egg whites · 2 tbsp. lemon juice · 2 tbsp. pure almond extract

9. 9

   Step 9: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one square of dough to 1/4-inch in thickness.

   Uses one chilled dough quarter · a little flour for dusting

10. 10

    Step 10: Spread one-quarter of the marzipan mixture on top of the dough and roll up carefully.

    Uses one quarter of the marzipan filling · rolled dough quarter

11. 11

    Step 11: Cut the roll into 1-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheets.

    Uses filled cookie roll

12. 12

    Step 12: Repeat until all dough is processed.

    Uses remaining chilled dough · remaining marzipan filling

13. 13

    Step 13: Bake for about 12-15 min.

    Bake Stollen Bites · 15 minUses all shaped stollen bites

14. 14

    Step 14: Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets.

    Uses baked stollen bites

15. 15

    Step 15: Sprinkle heavily with powdered sugar (to taste).

    Uses cooled stollen bites · Powdered sugar to taste