Marzipan Candy

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, break the almond paste into small pieces. Add 1 cup of confectioners' sugar and, using your hands, work it into the almond paste until well incorporated. The mixture will appear crumbly. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Gradually add another 3/4 cup of sugar, ensuring it's thoroughly mixed in. Pour in the corn syrup and continue to blend until the mixture is evenly combined. (Approximately 7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Sprinkle the remaining confectioners' sugar onto a clean work surface. Knead the marzipan dough until it becomes smooth and uniform, about 3 to 5 minutes. If the dough seems too sticky, incorporate additional sugar as needed. (Approximately 5 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Wrap the marzipan dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour. The dough should achieve a consistency similar to modeling dough.

Recipe View 10 mins Once chilled, break off small portions of marzipan to color. Knead the food coloring thoroughly into each portion until you achieve your desired shade. Then, blend the colored portions into larger pieces of dough for a marbled effect or keep them separate for individual candies.

Recipe View 5 mins Lightly dust a clean work surface and rolling pin with confectioners' sugar. Roll the marzipan dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use small cookie cutters to create charming candies in your desired shapes.