Shiny Imitation Marzipan
A homemade imitation marzipan made with butter and syrup.
Ingredients
soft butter or margarine
1/3 cup
salt
3/4 teaspoon
white corn syrup
1/3 cup
vanilla
1 teaspoon
sifted confectioners sugar (approx. 1 lb.)
3 cups
almond paste
1/2 Lb.
coconut & almond oil (optional, for imitation flavoring)
a few drops
Instructions
1
Step 1
Blend butter, syrup, salt and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
2
Step 2
Add sifted sugar all at once. Mix all together.
3
Step 3
Knead with hands. Turn out on board and continue kneading until mixture is well blended and smooth.
4
Step 4
Store in cool place. Roll into 1" balls and push into molds. Close molds, open and let fruit drop out.