Marzipan Filled Shortbread Cookies (Gevulde Koeken)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius

2. 2

   To make the marzipan, in a blender, mix almonds, sugar and egg to get a smooth paste.

3. 3

   With an electric mixer, beat butter, flour, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.

4. 4

   On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 5mm thick.

5. 5

   With a cookie cutter cut out 10 circles with 8 cm in diameter.

6. 6

   Place a large marzipan mound in the center of 8 circles, then top with the remaining 8 circles.

7. 7

   Seal the edges well.

8. 8

   Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water and brush the cookies.

9. 9

   Sprinkle it with chopped almonds and bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for about 25 minutes until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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