Gingerbread filled with marzipan

This isn’t your average gingerbread!

Soft, spiced, and filled with a sweet marzipan center, it’s finished off with a rich chocolate glaze and a sprinkle of almond flakes. Festive, cozy, and just fancy enough to impress without the stress. A guaranteed hit with both kids and adults.

Good luck eating just one!

Ingredients (for about 2 and a half baking trays – if you want a smaller batch, simply halve the quantities):

• 560 g flour
• 1 packet of baker’s ammonia (ammonium bicarbonate)
• 1 packet of baking powder
• 170 g honey
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon + 1 tsp ground ginger
• ~200 g marzipan paste for filling
• 150 g brown sugar
• 1 large egg (if halving the recipe, use a smaller egg)
• 120 g butter
• 2 vials of vanilla extract
• ~200 g dark chocolate for decoration
• ~200 g almond flakes for decoration
• 30–40 ml milk

Preparation:

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey, butter, and brown sugar together, stirring constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Set the melted mixture aside and let it cool for at least 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour with the baking powder and baker’s ammonia, mixing well. Pour in the cooled honey, butter, and sugar mixture and stir to combine. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and spices, then mix until everything is well incorporated.

If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour until you get a smooth, compact dough. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate it for at least one hour.

Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. On a floured work surface, roll out half of the dough using a rolling pin. Cut out your desired shapes and place them on the prepared tray.

Add a small piece of marzipan in the center of each shape. Lightly moisten the edges with a bit of milk using your fingers, then place another cut-out on top, gently pressing the edges to seal. Repeat this process for each cookie.

Once all the cookies are assembled, gently prick each one with a toothpick, then place them in the preheated oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.

Continue this process until all the dough and marzipan are used up. In a bowl, break the chocolate into pieces and microwave it for 1 to 1.5 minutes, or until it melts smoothly. Once melted, spread the chocolate over the top of each cookie and sprinkle with almond flakes.

Delicious and simple to make 🙂 Perfect for the Christmas table, but great for any occasion!

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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