Lubeck Marzipan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 egg whites
8 ounces blanched almonds
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 drops any color food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Place the blanched almonds in the container of a food processor or blender. Process until finely ground, but do not make almond butter. Transfer the almonds to a medium bowl, and mix with egg whites, confectioners' sugar, and almond extract. Knead until the dough is smooth and uniform. If you have a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment to mix. Divide into pieces and color as desired to make fruits, or whatever you desire.