Marzipan

• blanched whole almonds↗1 cup

  or 1 1/3 cups slivered almonds

• confectioners' sugar↗1 1⁄3 cups
• almond extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• water↗2 teaspoons
• confectioners' sugar↗2 1⁄4 cups
• slightly beaten egg white1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place almonds in a blender container or food processor bowl Cover and blend or process until ground.

2. 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. 3

   Gradually add the 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, beating until combined.

4. 4

   Stir in enough egg white (about 1 tablespoon) to form a clay-like mixture.

5. 5

   Tint with food coloring, if desired.

6. 6

   Mold or shape the marzipan as desired, using about 2 teaspoons marzipan for each shape.