MARZIPAN HEDGEHOG

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A 19th Century treat added in response to a thread. This candy Traditionaly eaten for good luck on the New Year.

Provided by TammieV

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 hedgehog.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb blanched almond, pulverized (suggest food processor, here)
2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 tablespoons rose water or 8 tablespoons egg whites
2 cloves
cinnamon
1 package slivered almonds

Steps:

  • Beat together almond paste, sugar and rose water (or egg white) into a workable consistancy.
  • Shape into a hedgehog body, head, snout and ears.
  • The inside of ears may be colored with cinnamon.
  • Carefully attach body parts, then add cloves for eyes.
  • Press slivered almonds into body so they stand up resembling spines.
  • Air dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3577.2, Fat 230.6, SaturatedFat 17.8, Sodium 129.8, Carbohydrate 329.8, Fiber 47.3, Sugar 257.6, Protein 99.8

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