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Marzipan, rose water and almonds - these are the key ingredients for traditional Frankfurt Bethmännchen. Sounds marvellous, doesn't it? For those who don't know them, Bethmännchen are the jazzed up Marzipankartoffeln / marzipan potatoes (Christmas without marzipan is like Lübeck without the Holsten Gate - simply unimaginable for many German) from Frankfurt am Main. In fact, the name Bethmännchen is derived from the Frankfurt Bethmann family and they are a must during the Christmas season. Another typical feature of the Frankfurt marzipan speciality is that exactly three almond halves are pressed into the balls before baking. They give the Bethmännchen their typical appearance and additional crunch. Store them in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- 200 g Marzipan, cut into small pieces
- 100 g Ground blanched almonds
- 1 Egg
- 60 g Blanched almond halves
- 2 tbsp White spelt flour
- 1/2-1 tsp Rose water
- 2 tbsp Milk
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- Cut the marzipan into small pieces and place in a bowl with the ground almonds.
- Separate the egg, add the egg white to the marzipan and almonds, put the egg yolk to one side for the glaze. Add the icing sugar, flour and rose water to the marzipan mixture. Use a hand mixer to mix everything together. Then cover and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
- At the end of the chilling time, preheat the oven to 170C/340F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Take the dough out of the fridge and with moistened hands, shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls. Place the balls on the prepared tray, place 3 almond halves on each and press down lightly.
- Mix the reserved egg yolk with the milk and brush the Bethmännchen with it. Bake in the middle of hot oven for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden brown. If you prefer your Bethmännchen a little darker, leave them in the oven for 3-5 minutes longer.
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Looks like a yummy treat! Take care, have a great day.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful presentation! Mine would look like something from a cave woman. Awesome recipe.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and such a cute plate as well
ReplyDelete...a sweet little Christmas treat!
ReplyDeleteQue rico con todos esos ingredientes maravillosos!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of this, but sounds so tasty. The Holsten Gate? Need to look that up! Might have a connection to my husband's Holstein name!
ReplyDeleteYummy! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThose look great and such a pretty presentation!
ReplyDeleteUn'idea molto golosa e simpatica!!!
ReplyDeleteA nice little treat.
ReplyDeleteGood snack
ReplyDeleteSe ven muy ricos. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteI like how you've presented these :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I have never tried these but they look delicious! Anything almond is always my favorite. I am going to host a Christmas party and have been looking for some new treat recipes to try. I finished decorating, just had my carpet cleaned, and now I need to tackle food! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteSuas receitas são deliciosas é de dá água na boca, já quero experimentar bjs.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cookies. Does the rose water make them flowery tasting?
ReplyDeleteIt did lend the cookies a very mild floral tone, but not overpowering.
DeleteThe flavors in this creative dessert sound wonderful. Marzipan, rose water and almonds are a fabulous combination.
ReplyDeleteMy mom would love these!
ReplyDeleteTandy | Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com
‘Tis the season for such things.
ReplyDeleteHow cute they are!
ReplyDeleteA delicious little bite to accompany coffee or desserts during these festive days
ReplyDeletema quanto sono carini!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, Bethmännchen or jazzed up Marzipankartoffeln...easy for you to say! We have had marzipan of course...but never anything that looked this appetizing. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteThese look so cute - a perfect Christmas treat
ReplyDeleteJulia x
These little treats are sure to be a festive favorite, and I can imagine them adding a beautiful aroma to the kitchen while baking.
ReplyDeleteSo precise (3 almond halves), and so cute and festive esp when it is tied to a Christmas tradition.
ReplyDeleteI only spent one Christmas in Germany, and I ate as many special treats as I could. But these are one I did not come across! I would love to make these, Angie. David (C&L)
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