Mandel Kranser Almond Crowns

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 17
Mandel Kranser Almond Crowns are delicious and nutritious festive cookies!
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Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter , softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package almond paste
1 egg white
1/4 cup water ( for paste mixture )
1/2 cup almonds , finely chopped
egg wash

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
30 cookies
Calories
127
Sugar
7g
Fat
11g
Mandel Kranser Almond Crowns are a Danish festive cookie often eaten around Christmas time. These almond-rich cookies are a popular Christmas treat in Denmark, but you can enjoy them any time of the year as a snack with a cup of coffee or tea., They are a bit time-consuming to prepare but well worth the effort when you taste the buttery, nutty, and crispy goodness of the cookies. You can also add other spices or flavorings you like to the dough mix to change up the recipe and make it unique to your liking.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, egg yolk, and orange zest until light and fluffy.
3.In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture.
4.Cut almond paste into small pieces and add them into the mixture; mix until well combined.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white and water until frothy.
6.Spread chopped almonds onto a baking sheet.
7.Roll the dough into small rings, about 2 inches in diameter, dip each piece into egg wash and roll in the chopped almond mixture.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

PROS

Mandel Kranser Almond Crowns are a perfect treat for any festive occasion.
These cookies are buttery, nutty, and have a crispy texture.

They are relatively easy to make and will quickly become a fan favorite.

CONS

Over-indulging in these cookies can lead to unwanted weight gain since they contain butter and almonds, which both have high-fat content.

They are also relatively high in calories and sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mandel Kranser Almond Crowns have several health benefits. The small size of these cookies helps keep sugar and calories to a minimum.
The almonds in these cookies are a good source of plant-based protein, good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats), fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium, vitamin E, copper, and manganese. Magnesium in almonds has been linked to several health benefits, including better blood sugar and blood pressure control, and improved sleep quality.

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