Apricot Marzipan Hearts Recipe

Name: Apricot Marzipan Hearts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup marzipan paste; 1 cup flour, plus more for rolling; 1 cup finely chopped roasted, unsalted almonds; 1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 1 cup apricot jam, melted; Confectioners sugar, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup marzipan paste
1 cup flour, plus more for rolling
1 cup finely chopped roasted, unsalted almonds
1/4 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 cup apricot jam, melted
Confectioners sugar, optional

1
Combine butter and sugar in large bowl; beat until fluffy with electric mixer.
2
Beat in egg until smooth.
3
Beat in marzipan paste.
4
Stir in flour until incorporated.
5
Stir in almonds, apricots and lemon zest.
6
Chill dough at least 30 minutes.
7
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
8
Roll out dough to about 1/8-inch thickness on lightly floured board (dough will be very sticky).
9
Cut into shapes with a floured heart-shaped or other cookie cutter.
10
Place hearts on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
11
Bake until lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes per batch.
12
Transfer to wire racks to cool.
13
Spread a thin layer of jam on one cookie; top with another cookie.
14
Repeat with remaining cookies.
15
Sift confectioners sugar over tops.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup marzipan paste, and more.

Yes, Apricot Marzipan Hearts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Apricot Marzipan Hearts

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