MARZIPAN EGGS

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.