Lemon Marzipan Cookies

Since Christmas I have not baked cookies, and it was about time!!

These cookies are delicious to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee....be careful!....once you try them, you want them all!!

Lemon Marzipan Cookies

Marzipan

150 grams of grinded almonds

110 grams sugar (more sugar depending on your taste)

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon almond essence

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Dough

350 grams of flour

170 grams cold butter cut into small pieces

150 grams sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon of vanilla essence

Water as needed

Some sliced almond  to decorate

In a food processor, combine the ingredients of the marzipan until you have a smooth paste. Set aside.

In a food processor or by hand, combine the flour and sugar, add the butter. Then add the egg, vanilla essence, and some water if you need it. Make a cookie dough that can be worked with a roll pin. Let it rest for 1 hour in the fridge.

With a roll pin, make a 3mm thick dough. Cut them in circles with a cutter. Place half of the circles on a parchment paper on a  baking tray. With your hands, make a small ball of the almond paste, and flatten it. Place it on a half of the circle, and with a beaten egg, brush the edges. Place the other half of the cookie on top. Brush it with the beaten egg, and decorate it with an almond slices. Bake them in a preheated oven at 325F for 18 minutes or until golden brown. ENJOY!