Marzipan Cookies with Strawberry Hearts
Marzipan Cookies with Strawberry Hearts What type of marzipan works best for marzipan cookies? The best choice is high-quality baking marzipan with at least 50 percent almond content. Higher almond ratios produce better flavor, smoother texture, and a more stable structure when baked. Avoid low-almond or fondant-style marzipan, which can melt or spread too much in the oven. If the marzipan feels stiff, it can be loosened with egg whites to create a pipeable consistency that holds defined ridges. Room-temperature marzipan blends more evenly and prevents lumps when mixed. For consistent results, weigh the marzipan rather than using volume measures, … Read more