Marzipan Eggs
Yield: 2 pounds
1 pound blanched almonds, finely ground
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons orange extract
Food coloring
Combine ground almonds, sugar and orange extract in a saucepan. Cook
until mixture leaves side of pan. Remove from hot pan; cool
slightly. Roll mixture into small egg shapes. Paint with food
coloring. Place on wax paper to dry for 2 hours. |