Orange Cookies with Marzipan

Ingredients

• 200 g marzipan base
• 3 egg whites
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 150 g Ground Almonds
• 125 g powdered sugar
• 20 ml orange liqueur
• 200 g almond slivers
• powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 160°C fan.

2. 2.

   Beat the egg whites with the orange juice until stiff peaks form. Add half of the powdered sugar and marzipan, fold in. Then add remaining powdered sugar, almonds, and liqueur, mixing into a thick dough. Using two spoons, shape small dough balls, roll them in chopped almond slivers, and place on parchment‑lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.

3. 3.

   Remove, cool, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.