Categories: Desserts 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
-----------------------------MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS----------------------------- 
      6 oz Confectioners' sugar              1/2    Lemon; juice only 
      6 oz Granulated sugar                    1    Egg; large 
     12 oz Finely ground almonds             1/2 ts Vanilla; or rose water 
  
  Sift the confectioners' sugar into a large bowl and add the granulated 
  sugar and almonds.  Lightly mix together, lemon juice, egg and flavoring. 
  Pour into the dry ingredients and mix to a fairly stiff paste. (use a fork 
  for mixing). Turn the mixture onto a board lightly dusted with granulated 
  sugar, and knead lightly by hand to a smooth dough. Avoid overmixing. 
   If the paste is too sticky, work in a bit more granulated sugar, or if too 
  dry, add a little more lemon juice. Marzipan decorations: Color the almond 
  paste ( in small, egg-size pieces) with desired colors. Knead until the 
  color is evenly distributed. Roll out thinly and cut into desired shapes. 
  Molding Marzipan: If you are molding the marzipan into shapes, use 
  cornstarch on your hands to keep the marzipan from sticking to them. Work 
  as quickly as possible