chocolate gifts for christmas
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German Christmas cookies
1/2 cup of candied orange
1 cup of marzipan 50/50
1 cup of brown sugar
1 pinch of salt
1/2 cup of a ground almonds
1/2 cup of ground hazelnuts
2/3 cup of sifted flour
One pinch of baking powder
Preparation Mix marzipan, sugar, salt and egg whites until smooth and creamy
Add the chopped candied orange, add almonds, hazel nuts, flour,
baking powder and spices
Make a big ball and wrap with plastic foil
Set aside at room temperature until the next day
Preheat the oven on 350°F (180°C)
Roll out the ball until a 0.6in(1.5cm) thick slab
Line 2 sheet pans with baking paper
Cut out the slab with a biscuit cutter (they come in a lot of nice
Christmas shapes)
Bake on 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes
Cool down on a wire rack
Melt and temper Genauva dark chocolate gems
Dip the cookies in the chocolate and let dry
Put it on the lined pan and leave at least 0.8in (2cm) in between