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Stollen Cookies with Raisins, Candied Citrus, and Marzipan Recipe

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Delight in these traditional Stollen Cookies, a festive treat bursting with rich marzipan centers, fragrant spices, and a buttery crumb studded with raisins, candied citrus peel, and roasted almonds. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special afternoon snack, these cookies marry classic flavors with a tender texture dusted generously with icing sugar for a snowy finish.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 15 cookies

Ingredients

Fruit and Flavorings

  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 2 tbsp chopped candied citrus peel
  • 1 1/2 tsp rum

Dough

  • 113g butter, softened
  • 35g icing sugar
  • 1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 135g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (18g) chopped roasted almonds

Filling and Topping

  • 60g marzipan, divided into 15 balls, each 4g (best to use high almond content marzipan, e.g., 52% almond Lubecker marzipan to keep the cookies from being too sweet)
  • icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: In a small bowl, soak the raisins and chopped candied citrus peel in rum for at least 15 minutes to infuse the fruit with a rich flavor and plump them up.
  2. Make the Dough Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the coarse kosher salt, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg to create the aromatic spice blend. Mix well to incorporate the spices evenly.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter-spice mixture, stirring gently until fully combined and a dough begins to form. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  4. Add Nuts and Soaked Fruit: Fold in the chopped roasted almonds and the soaked fruit along with any remaining rum. Ensure the distribution is even for every bite to have a balance of texture and sweetness.
  5. Form the Cookies with Marzipan: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Take small portions of dough, flatten slightly, place one marzipan ball (4g) in the center, then wrap the dough around it and shape into round cookies. Place each formed cookie on a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden and the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool and Dust: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust generously with icing sugar for the classic snow-dusted appearance.

Notes

  • Use high-quality marzipan with at least 50% almond content to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.
  • Allowing the fruit to soak in rum adds depth but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version by soaking in warm orange juice instead.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For extra crunch, you can toast the almonds before chopping and adding them to the dough.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/stollen-cookies-with-raisins-candied-citrus-and-marzipan-recipe/