Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Place almonds in a blender container or food processor bowl Cover and blend or process until ground.
  2. In a mixer bowl combine the ground almonds, the 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar, almond extract and 2 tablespoons water Beat with electric mixer until the mixture forms a ball.
  3. Gradually add the 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, beating until combined.
  4. Stir in enough egg white (about 1 tablespoon) to form a clay-like mixture.
  5. Tint with food coloring, if desired.
  6. Mold or shape the marzipan as desired, using about 2 teaspoons marzipan for each shape.