Chocolate-marzipan clouds

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 250 g butter, room temperature
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 200 g marzipan, grated
• 1 vanilla pod(s), including the pulp
• 4 tbsp Grand Marnier
• 75 g desiccated coconut (possibly roasted)
• 100 g cooking chocolate, grated
• 250 g cornstarch (e.g. cornflour)
• 125 g flour

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

for approx. 80 Christmas cookies

Beat the butter until soft and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and marzipan alternately, stirring until the mixture turns light in color. Gradually add the Grand Marnier, coconut flakes, cooking chocolate, cornstarch, and flour. Form the mixture into nut-sized balls and place them, not too close together, on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Flatten slightly with a floured fork or a coarse wire sieve. Bake in the center of a preheated oven at 175°C (top/bottom heat) for about 15 to 20 minutes. Tip: Instead of the marzipan, orange liqueur, and chocolate, add about 150g of finely chopped candied fruit.