Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
0.75 cup

all-purpose flour

0.5 tsp

baking powder

0.25 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

ground ginger

0.25 tsp

ground cloves

0.5 tsp

mace

1.75 unit

blanched whole almonds

toasted

1.5 unit

blanched hazelnuts

toasted

0.33 cup

diced candied orange peel

diced

0.33 cup

diced candied lemon peel

diced

4 unit

Medjool dates

pitted and finely chopped

3 unit

almond paste

broken into small pieces

0.33 cup

apricot jam

3 unit

eggs

0.75 cup

light brown sugar

packed

0.69 cup

confectioners sugar

2 tbsp

whole milk

Step 1
~36 min

Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and mace in a bowl.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 2
~36 min

Place almonds and hazelnuts in the bowl of a food processor.

Step 3
~36 min

Pulse until very finely chopped.

Step 4
~36 min

Add candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, and dates and pulse until finely chopped.

Step 5
~36 min

Add almond paste and pulse to combine.

Step 6
~36 min

Add apricot jam and pulse to combine.

Step 7
~36 min

Add eggs and brown sugar and pulse to combine.

Step 8
~36 min

Add dry ingredients; pulse to combine.

Step 9
~36 min

Cover mixture and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days.

Step 10
~36 min

Preheat oven to 325F.

Step 11
~36 min

Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, scoop mounds onto baking sheets lined with a nonstick baking mat.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 12
~36 min

Place 3 almonds close together on top of each cookie.

Step 13
~36 min

Bake until golden brown, about 14 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.

Step 14
~36 min

Let cool completely on sheets on a wire rack.

Step 15
~36 min

Mix confectioners sugar and milk in a small bowl to make glaze.

Step 16
~36 min

Brush glaze all over tops of cookies and let set.

Step 17
~36 min

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Toast nuts for a more intense flavor.

Use high-quality candied peel for best results.

Don't overbake the cookies to keep them soft.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 3 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with coffee or tea.

Great as a holiday gift.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Apple slices
Cheese platter

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Germany

Cultural Significance

Traditional Christmas treat.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Advent

Occasion Tags

Christmas
Holiday
Advent
Winter

Popularity Score

75/100

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