Healthy Recipes Dessert Cookies Espresso Walnut Marzipan Cookies 5.0 (1) 1 Review Marzipan is typically made with almonds, but here we use walnuts to make the marzipan for these nutty cookies. The espresso flavor is delicate, but adds a nice bitterness to the cookie. If you prefer, you can brew your own espresso and use that instead of instant espresso. By Kristen Hartke Kristen Hartke Kristen Hartke is a veteran food journalist with more than 25 years of experience covering the culture of food, restaurants and cooking. She has also been a recipe developer and food stylist for more than 10 years. Kristen is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, and her writing and photography have also appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, NPR, Rachael Ray In Season and many other national and international publications. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 16, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: William Dickey Active Time: 40 mins Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins Servings: 30 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Walnut Marzipan 1 ½ cups raw walnuts ½ cup confectioners’ sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cold water, as needed Cookie Dough 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour ½ cup cornstarch Espresso Glaze 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1 tablespoon warm water 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 - 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Directions To prepare marzipan: Pulse walnuts in a food processor until ground. Add 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; process until walnuts are finely ground. Add vanilla; pulse again a few times. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, pulsing until a cohesive dough forms. Remove the dough from the food processor and shape into a log about 7 inches long. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 1 day. To prepare cookie dough: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chilled marzipan and butter in a food processor or medium bowl. Process or beat with an electric mixer until well combined, scraping sides as needed. Add granulated sugar and process or beat, scraping the sides as needed, until combined. Add espresso mixture and pulse or beat until combined, scraping the sides as needed. Whisk all-purpose flour, pastry flour and cornstarch together in a medium bowl. Add to the marzipan mixture, 1/4 cup at a time; pulse or beat until combined. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared pan. Bake until lightly puffed and crackled, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes. To prepare espresso glaze: Whisk espresso powder and warm water in a medium bowl until dissolved. Add confectioners' sugar and whisk until smooth. Add almond milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the glaze is smooth and glossy. Dip the cooled cookies in the glaze. Return the cookies to the rack and sprinkle with lemon zest. Let the glaze set completely. To make ahead Refrigerate marzipan (Step 1) for up to 1 day. Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week. Equipment Parchment paper Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 126 Calories 6g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 30 Serving Size 1 cookie Calories 126 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 8g Added Sugars 8g 16% Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Vitamin A 84IU 2% Folate 14mcg 4% Sodium 1mg 0% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 14mg 3% Potassium 44mg 1% Omega 3 1g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.