How To Make Gevulde Koeken: Almond Filled Cookies with Homemade Almond Paste

almond flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Oat flour is less expensive and gluten-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

almond paste

🥗Healthier: marzipan

💰Cheaper: homemade almond paste

Marzipan can be a more accessible option.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a lower-calorie sweetener.

Make almond paste by adding 250 grams of sugar, 250 grams of blanched almonds, and the zest of half a lemon to a food processor.

Pulse until it resembles almond flour, being careful not to turn it into almond butter.

Add 1 egg to the mixture and pulse until it forms a paste, scraping down the sides as needed.

Form the almond paste into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and let it rest in the fridge for at least an hour.

In a glass bowl, combine 120 grams of superfine sugar, 180 grams of butter, the zest of half a lemon, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Using a hand mixer on low speed, cream the mixture until light and fluffy, scraping the edges of the bowl.

Add 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of milk, and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, mix 300 grams of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of baking powder, then gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Knead the dough by hand until it forms a ball and no longer sticks to your hands, then wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Prepare the filling by thinning out 240 grams of almond paste with 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water, mixing until smooth.

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) in non-convection mode.

Divide the dough into two pieces, knead slightly, and roll out to approximately 3 millimeters thick.

Use a 10 centimeter (4 inch) round cutter to cut out circles from the dough, aiming for 12 circles total.

Place the circles on a baking sheet and fill half with the almond paste mixture, dividing it into 12 even pieces of about 20 grams each.

Cover the filled circles with the remaining dough circles and seal the edges.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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