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Mandelhörnchen (Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Almond Horns)

December 20, 2016 by Kimberly Killebrew · 115 Comments

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Marzipan lovers, here’s another one you’ve got to try!

Mandelhörnchen, German for almond horns, are a naturally gluten-free sweet treat made out of marzipan, almond meal and sugar, then rolled in almond flakes and the two ends dipped in chocolate.  Popular throughout Germany, you can find them in many bakeries.  The ones sold in bakeries are usually larger than these, about double the size.  We’re making cookie-sized ones today but you can make them any size you like.

Very easy to make, all you need is some some raw marzipan and the rest of the ingredients are a breeze to throw together.  Store-bought marzipan is very expensive and I highly recommend making your own homemade marzipan, not only because it’s vastly cheaper, but also because it tastes much better!

homemade marzipan recipe almond paste best

With your marzipan on hand, you’re ready to roll!

You’re going to love both the chewy texture and wonderful flavor of these popular Marzipan Mandelhörnchen!

Let’s get started!

Place the marzipan, ground almonds, powdered sugar, almond extract, fresh lemon juice, and egg white in a mixing bowl or in the bowl of a food processor with the paddle attachment in place.

Knead the mixture until it comes together in a thick and tacky, but not overly sticky, dough.  If it’s too sticky add a little more ground almonds and/or sugar to it.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.  This can be made days in advance.

When you’re ready to make the almond horns, break the dough off into pieces and roll them into 1-inch balls.  Then roll each ball into a small log, tapering it off so each end is a little thinner.

For my German readers and those familiar with Swabian cuisine, they will resemble Schupfnudeln.

Use a pastry brush to brush egg white all over the cookie dough.

Roll each cookie into the sliced almonds.  They don’t have to be completely coated and keep in mind also that the ends will be dipped in chocolate.

Bend each cookie into the shape of a crescent and place them on a lined cookie sheet about an inch and a half apart.

The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees.  Bake the marzipan almond horns on the middle shelf for 10-15 minutes or until the tips are just starting to turn golden.

Let the Mandelhörnchen cool completely.

Microwave some chocolate chips or chunks of chocolate until melted and then dip each end of the almond horns into the chocolate.

Place the almond horns back on the cookie sheet or other surface to let the chocolate harden.

Store in an airtight container for up to a couple of weeks.

Enjoy!

Mandelhörnchen (Chocolate-Dipped Almond Marzipan Horns)

Kimberly Killebrew
You'll fall in love with these popular German cookies!
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4.88 from 54 votes
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 88 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces marzipan
  • (click here for easy homemade marzipan recipe!)
  • 1 cup blanched super finely ground almond meal
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon quality almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 egg white for brushing
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • Place the marzipan, ground almonds, powdered sugar, almond extract, fresh lemon juice, and egg white in a mixing bowl or in the bowl of a food processor with the paddle attachment in place. Knead the mixture until it comes together in a thick and tacky, but not overly sticky, dough. If it's too sticky add a little more ground almonds and/or sugar to it. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes (This can be made days in advance.)
  • When you're ready to make the almond horns, break the dough off into pieces and roll them into 1-inch balls. Then roll each ball into a small log, tapering it off so each end is a little thinner.
  • Use a pastry brush to brush egg white all over the cookie dough.
  • Roll each cookie into the slivered almonds. They don't have to be completely coated and keep in mind also that the ends will be dipped in chocolate. Bend each cookie into the shape of a crescent and place them on a lined cookie sheet about an inch and a half apart.
  • The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees. Bake the marzipan almond horns on the middle shelf for 10-15 minutes or until the tips are just starting to turn golden. Remove and let them cool completely.
  • Microwave some chocolate chips or chunks of chocolate until melted and then dip each end of the almond horns into the chocolate. Place the almond horns back on the cookie sheet or other surface to let the chocolate harden.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a couple of weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 45mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Denette says

    December 11, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Hello! I have a question about making this recipe…I see that the ingredients call for “marzipan”. I recently made your marzipan/almond paste recipe for a bread I was making (very delicious almond paste by the way) and I made it using the “almond paste” ratio. I would like to use my leftover almond paste to make these cookies, but I’m wondering if I need to add some additional almond flour since I didn’t make the “marzipan” ratio (adding the additional 1/4 cup almond flour)?
    On a different note, my Oma was born and raised in Stuttgart and every time I read through your recipes and posts, I hear her accent in my mind…it makes me smile every time!!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      December 16, 2022 at 9:38 am

      Hi Denette! Yes, you can use the almond paste you made and proceed with the recipe as instructed. I’m so happy these recipes bring back those memories of your Oma <3

      Reply
  2. Mary Amendolari says

    November 19, 2022 at 8:45 am

    These were absolutely delicious! I used Odense marzipan almond candy dough. Can I use Solo marzipan that comes in foil?

    Reply
    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      November 23, 2022 at 9:32 am

      Thanks so much, Mary! I haven’t used that particular brand but as long as it’s marzipan it should be fine.

      Reply
    • Sue says

      December 16, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      You’ve probably been asked this before but I don’t see it here.
      Why make almond paste first then add the exact same ingredients to the paste to make the cookie dough?
      Can we just add the combined amounts of each to the food processor and go?

      Reply
  3. Sonja says

    November 1, 2022 at 6:06 am

    Second time baking these and I had to leave a comment! My Oma came for a visit and these were a perfect treat to serve with tea and coffee. As she left she whispered to me how lecker (tasty) they were (compliments from her about baked goods are very rare, something about being a stoic German who ran her own bakery I suppose). GREAT recipe. I am already looking forward to making these a Christmas tradition. Thank you!!

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    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      November 1, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      That’s awesome, Sonja, coming from your Oma that is a compliment indeed! :) Thanks so much for the feedback, thrilled you both enjoyed them!

      Reply
  4. Charcoals says

    April 14, 2022 at 1:14 pm

    So Amazing and so easy. I didn’t dip in chocolate just out of sheer laziness but it was delicious nonetheless. Will be making these for Passover. Thank you!

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    • Kimberly Killebrew says

      April 19, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Charcoals, thank you!

      Reply
  5. Katelyn Wright says

    March 6, 2022 at 4:58 pm

    I was looking for a recipe after trying this dessert at one of my favorite bakeries. I’m so excited to try my homemade marzipan and Mandelhörnchen. My coworkers are going to be excited too!

    Reply
  6. Inge Kohl says

    December 17, 2021 at 10:28 pm

    Haven’t tried them yet but was thinking that it would be easier to mix the ingredients if one used the base ingredients for the marzipan instead of the already mixed product. You would have to calculate the exact amounts, but they would incorporate better than the finished marzipan. I did it with another recipe where I had been struggling to get a uniform consistency for years, before finding a recipe for homemade almond paste.

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