MARZIPAN

         1 cup powdered almonds
         1 1/3 cups sifted powdered sugar
         1/2 tsp. almond extract
         1 cup sifted powdered sugar (second batch)
         1 tbs. slightly beaten egg white
         Few drops food coloring (optional)
        
         Grind almonds until powdered. Then add 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar,
         almond extract, and 2 tbs. water. Mix together until the mixture
         forms a ball. Beat in remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar. Stir in
         enough egg white (1/2 to 1 tbs.) to form a clay-like mixture. Tint
         with food coloring if desired. Mold into shapes or press flat to
         form a block 1/2 inch thick. Cut into squares and serve.