Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 cups marzipan
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Coarse or pearl sugar, for decorating
- mixing bowl
Cooking Instructions :
- Cut butter into flour using a pastry blender or two knives, until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until dough can be formed into a ball.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and let stand for about 30 minutes. Pre-heat oven to 400 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick baking liner.
- On a lightly floured board, roll out to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut into strips about 2-1/2 inches wide and 4 inches long.
- Roll marzipan into thin snakes about 1-1/4 inches in diameter.
- Place on the strips of dough and fold the dough over the filling, sealing the edges with water. Place on prepared baking sheets and bend the rolls into letters.
- Brush with egg yolk and sprinkle with decorating sugar.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until dough is golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool thoroughly before removing from baking sheets.
