Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F top/bottom heat, 325°F for convection. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the 400 g marzipan into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the pinch of salt, 150 g sugar, and about half of the egg whites. Mix briefly until everything comes together.
- Add the remaining egg whites and mix again until the dough forms a smooth, uniform mass.
- Spread 200 g of sliced almonds on a flat plate. Divide the marzipan dough into about 10-12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a log 4 inches long. Roll the logs gently in the sliced almonds so they are evenly coated.
- Place the almond logs on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart, and gently bend each one into the classic horn shape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the almonds are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
- Chop 150–200 g of dark chocolate finely. Melt two-thirds of the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a hot water bath (water should not boil). Remove from the heat, add the remaining chocolate, and stir until fully melted.
- Dip the ends of the cooled almond horns into the chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.
- These almond horns keep well for at least two weeks if stored in an airtight container.
Notes
Adjusting the dough: If your marzipan mixture is too sticky to shape, you can add a little almond flour or extra marzipan to make it easier to work with.
Enhancing the almond flavor: For a stronger almond taste, you can add a few drops of bitter almond extract—but taste first, as it can easily overpower the delicate sweetness of the cookies.
Freezing before baking: You can freeze the shaped dough before baking. Just make sure you roll it in the sliced almonds first so they stick properly.
Chocolate coating tips: If you’re using a chocolate converter (already tempered chocolate), you can skip the step of melting only two-thirds first. This makes dipping quicker and easier.
Precision matters: For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure your ingredients accurately—this ensures consistent texture and flavor every time.