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Move over, Christmas cookies! These Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horns (Mandelhörnchen) are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Easy to make, and endlessly customizable, these little treats are perfect for any occasion. So why not give them a try today? You won’t regret it!
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horns (Mandelhörnchen): Nutty and Chocolate-y!
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horns (Mandelhörnchen), are a traditional German Christmas treat. They are made by coating a nutty almond pastry with chocolate, and they are typically decorated with nuts, sprinkles, or edible glitter. These festive cookies are perfect for sharing with friends and family during the holidays.
Mandelhörnchen are relatively simple to make at home. The dough is made with marzipan, almond meal, sugar, egg whites, and almond extract. Once it is rolled out and cut into shapes, the cookies are baked until they are almost golden brown. Once they have cooled, they are dipped in melted chocolate and then left to set. Decorations can be added before the chocolate sets, or you can simply dust the cookies with cocoa powder or icing sugar. No matter when you enjoy them, Mandelhörnchen are sure to delight!
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horns (Mandelhörnchen)
Best Baking Tips; Ingredient Tips!
Mandelhörnchen are a traditional German Christmas cookie made with almond meal, marzipan, and sliced almonds. While the classic recipe is delicious, there are a few ingredient variations that can be used to create different flavors and textures.
For a richer flavor
Try using dark chocolate or chocolate with a high cocoa content when coating your almond horns, It provides a nice rich and dark flavor. Plus, It’s healthier!
To add some sweetness
Try dipping the horns in white chocolate or adding a drizzle of either honey, maple syrup, agave, or other flavored syrup.
For a crunchy texture
Roll the horns in almonds or your favorite chopped nuts, and make sure to lightly toast them for added flavor and extra crunch! You could also sprinkle your almond horns with ground espresso beans before dipping them in chocolate.
For a more festive look
Dip the horns in colored candy melts and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles. The variety of colors pop out and make them look more festive for the season!
Click here to learn how to make Home-Made Marzipan.
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horns (Mandelhörnchen) are a delicious and versatile holiday treat. With a few simple ingredient variations, they can be easily customized to suit any taste.
Almonds and chocolates go great together. Here’s the proof!
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horns (Mandelhörnchen)
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Chocolate-Dipped Almond Horns (Mandelhörnchen)
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 8 ounces marzipan
- 1 cup almond meal or almond flour
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 egg white
- 1 egg white for bushing
- ½ cup almonds sliced
- ½ cup bitter-sweet chocolate melted
Instructions
Let's Begin!
Mandelhörnchen
- First, Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the marzipan, ground almonds, powdered sugar, almond extract, fresh lemon juice, and egg white.
- Knead the mixture until it comes together in a thick but not overly sticky dough. If it's too sticky add a little more ground almonds to it.
- To make the almond horns, portion the dough off into pieces and roll them into 1-inch balls. Then roll each ball into a small log, tapering it off so each end is a little thinner.
- Use a pastry brush to brush egg white all over the cookie dough.
- Roll each cookie into the slivered almonds. Bend each cookie into the shape of a crescent and place them on a lined cookie sheet about an inch and a half apart.
Let's bake them and dip them!
- Bake the almond horns for 15-20 minutes or until the tips are about to turn golden.
- Remove from oven, and let them cool completely.
- Once cooled, dip each end of the almond horns into the chocolate. Place the almond horns back on the cookie sheet or other surface to let the chocolate harden.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
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