Homemade marzipan potatoes for christmas

Method3 steps · about 30 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Make sure the butter is at room temperature. Put the ground almonds (2 ¼ cups) in a bowl with the powdered sugar and the butter. Knead well.

   Uses 2 ¼ cups ground almonds · 2 cups icing sugar · ⅕cup softened butter

2. 2

   Step 2: Knead in 4 tablespoons rosewater first. If the marzipan is too firm, add up to the remaining 2 tablespoons gradually until it reaches the desired shapeable firmness.

   Uses 4-6 tbsp rosewater:4 tbsp first, up to 2 tbsp more if needed · almonds, icing sugar and softened butter kneaded together

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Roll the prepared marzipan into small balls and coat them in unsweetened cocoa powder. If desired, make a small triangular notch at one point for a potato-like appearance.

   Uses unsweetened cocoa powder, for coating · marzipan kneaded with enough of the 6 tbsp rosewater supply to reach firm shapeable texture