Bethmännchen Frankfurt Marzipan Cookies

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Soft domes of marzipan, almond and a little flour, scented with rose water and pressed with three almond halves before baking. They are glossy, chewy and golden. Makes 30 cookies in about 1 hr 46 min.

Prep 30 min

Cook 16 min

Cooling 1 hr

Total 1 hr 46 min

Yield 30 cookies

Ingredients

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8 oz (230 g)marzipan, crumbled
¾ cup (90 g)powdered sugar
1 cup (90 g)almond flour
⅓ cup (40 g)all-purpose flour
1 (33 g)egg white
2 tsp (10 ml)rose water
½ cup (55 g)blanched whole almonds, split in half
1 (18 g)egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp water

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Instructions

Mix the marzipan with the powdered sugar, almond flour and flour, breaking it up with your fingers.
Add the egg white and rose water and knead to a smooth, slightly sticky dough. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Roll the dough into 30 walnut-sized balls (about 17 g each) and place about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
Press three almond halves, points up, into the sides of each ball.
Brush the tops with the yolk mixture, avoiding the almonds.
Bake 14 to 16 minutes, until golden. Cool on a rack.

Tips

Use real marzipan with a high almond content; sugary marzipan spreads.
Chill the dough so the balls hold their shape.
They are best the next day, once chewy inside.
Good with coffee.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make bethmännchen frankfurt marzipan cookies?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 16 minutes of cooking, plus 1 hour to chill. The recipe makes 30 cookies.

How should I store bethmännchen frankfurt marzipan cookies?

Store airtight up to 1 week; freeze up to 2 months.

Can I make bethmännchen frankfurt marzipan cookies ahead?

Yes. It needs time to chill and set, so it is a good one to make the day before you serve it.

Bethmännchen are small marzipan cookies from Frankfurt, associated with the Bethmann banking family and decorated with three almonds. Serve it with coffee.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 30 servings this recipe makes.

81 Calories / serving

4.3g Fat

9.5g Carbs

2.0g Protein

7.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (30 servings): ~2430 cal · 129g fat · 285g carbs · 60g protein · 210g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.