I found my old Springele cookie molds stashed away in the cupboard collecting dust. I decided to make marzipan instead of hard cookies. I had so much fun making new shapes from the old designs until I ran out of the paste. Here is how I made them.
Quickly blanch the almonds to loosen the skin. Easy way to peal them is by rubbing one between your fingers to dislodge it.
Grind the blanched almonds finely together with the sugar. I use my coconut grinder because it can grind nuts into paste. For every cup of almonds I add half a cup of granulated sugar.
To the paste add 1 teaspoon or more of unbeaten egg white and some drops of almond extract for extra flavor if you wish. Knead it to a smooth but firm dough. I prefer this to the store bought that have too much sugar and fillers. To press designs you must dust your mold evenly with powdered sugar to quickly release the designer marzipan. Bake them on a 300 degree oven for 15 minutes or until desired color is done.
Here are the Springele cookie molds still full of powdered sugar.
I have some springerle moulds I haven't even tried yet! I have to! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you on the Farm...and i come here and see this...springerle molds. I just got some in the mail from the compnay"The house on a Hill". Have you heard of it? is that where you got yours? I will be making them tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteyours looks great...
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These are the prettiest cookie moulds I have ever seen!!
ReplyDeleteKary thank you for taking time to swing by the kitchen, it's still a little messy with powdered sugar and things. I heard about the company but I got them at SLTable in Berkeley yeas ago.Too bad we only get to use them ever so rarely but enjoy with yours. I'll be visiting your farm again. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteMiriam, I know what you mean. I don't even remember when I used them last until now. But it's all worth it when you see the designs come out spectacular. I love your blog 'cause you have so may innovative creation and great ideas. Hasta pronto!
ReplyDeleteKimberly, I love to see you visit often. Your nice comments inspire me to create more things to your liking. Be visiting your blog too. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteMarzipan is one of my weaknesses. I love it. I've wondered how to make it, and you have inspired me. I don't have a coconut grinder and I don't think I'd want to buy one. Is there something else that can do the job? These are truly beautiful works of art, indeed!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you in my kitchen. I'm making dainties from Catalunia and they are a type of marzipan, just as delicious and beautiful. Be posting them soon. The next best thing is a nice coffee grinder but you have to do it in small portions and always with granulated sugar. Grind longer time until the meal stick together. Have fun and patience, it's worth it!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a coconut grinder and I was just checking out home made marzipan recipes yesterday and thinking it would all stick together in a regular whizzy choppy thing. I'm going to investigate further and have a go. You are giving me great ideas. Thank you Arthur!
ReplyDeleteHi Zeb, I got my coconut grinder at Sur la Table years ago in Berkeley. Made in Malaysia I think. They usually order items for you if not available in the store at the moment. I suppose any grinder that can make peanut butter can do the job. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteI know the taste of the german Anise cookies, but I would prefer yours made of marzipan. These look so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi..thanks for visiting my space and for those encouraging comments....the cookies looks just awesome...and what pretty moulds...wish I could get it here in India...do visit my space again.
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