Italian Marzipan Cookies (Dolcetti di Marzapane)

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond paste
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the almond paste, sugar, egg whites, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
3. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure to leave plenty of space between each cookie.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Marzipan is a sweet confection made from almond paste, sugar, and egg whites.
• Marzipan is popular in many countries, and is used to decorate cakes and desserts.
• These Italian Marzipan Cookies are a traditional Christmas treat.