Best 8. Bethmännchen in Frankfurt
A delicate, pyramid-shaped marzipan cookie that is a specialty of Frankfurt. Made from a base of marzipan (almonds, sugar, and rosewater), the cookies are decorated with three almond halves. According to legend, they were created in 1838 for the wealthy Bethmann banking family; the four almond halves originally represented the four sons, but one was removed after the death of the youngest son. They are a staple of the city's cafes year-round and the star of the local Christmas markets.
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A delicate, pyramid-shaped marzipan cookie that is a specialty of Frankfurt. Made from a base of marzipan (almonds, sugar, and rosewater), the cookies are decorated with three almond halves. According to legend, they were created in 1838 for the wealthy Bethmann banking family; the four almond halves originally represented the four sons, but one was removed after the death of the youngest son. They are a staple of the city's cafes year-round and the star of the local Christmas markets.