The easiest mandelhörnchen recipe for marzipan lovers

I've probably spent a small fortune at German bakeries over the years, but finding a reliable mandelhörnchen recipe changed everything for my kitchen and my bank account. If you've ever walked past a bakery in Berlin or Munich, you know exactly what these are—those chewy, almond-crusted crescents with the ends dipped in dark chocolate. They're called "almond horns" in English, but "mandelhörnchen" just sounds way more delicious, doesn't it? ...

February 24, 2026 · 7 min · Lesley Tromelin