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Easy No-Cook Homemade Marzipan Recipe

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Make smooth, sweet homemade marzipan from scratch in minutes. This simple, no-cook recipe uses accessible ingredients and tastes better than store-bought versions, perfect for cake decorating or candies.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almond flour (or finely ground almonds)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon water (or more, as needed)

Instructions

  1. Place the almond flour and powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until they are fully combined and there are no lumps.
  2. Add the almond extract to the dry mixture.
  3. Pour in the water slowly, mixing with a wooden spoon or spatula until the mixture starts to come together into a crumbly dough.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Knead the mixture by hand until it forms a smooth, pliable ball. If the mixture is too dry, add a few drops more water. If it is too sticky, add a small amount of powdered sugar.
  5. Wrap the finished marzipan tightly in plastic wrap. You can use it immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • For a German Marzipan flavor, substitute the almond extract with a few drops of rose water.
  • If you want to color the marzipan, divide the dough and knead in gel food coloring until the color is uniform.
  • This marzipan is excellent for rolling out thin sheets for cake decorating or shaping into small candies and fruits.

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