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These crunchy yet soft Mandelplätzchen are a traditional Salzburg Christmas treat.

⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 12 porzioni · facile

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Ingredients

  • 250g of flour
  • 150g of ground almonds
  • 100g of sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 100g of butter

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, ground almonds, sugar, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Add the eggs and mix until the dough is well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
  4. Fold the dough into the butter and sugar mixture until it is well combined.
  5. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the dough evenly.
  6. Bake at 180°C for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool before serving.

The story

Mandelplätzchen are a traditional Salzburg Christmas cookie with roots tracing back to medieval times, where sweet treats were part of the holiday celebrations.

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