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Christmas would not be Christmas without sugary treats. Turrón and mazapán are two traditional holiday sweets enjoyed in many Latin countries.
Mazapán, or marzipan, is a typical Spanish Christmas delight that is easy to make at home with the kids.
The most well known variety is Mazapán de Toledo. Children will have the most fun helping you shape the dough into holiday-themed figurines which then go in the oven.
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This is the recipe my abuelita shared with me when I was a kid and it brings back memories of warm holidays!
ABUELITA’S MAZAPÁN DE TOLEDO
Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 25-30 figurines
Ingredients
2 cups finely ground almonds (almond meal)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1 egg white
2 TBSP water
Pinch of cinnamon
1 TBSP lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the almonds, sugar, and two Tbsp of water.
- Add the cinnamon and lemon zest.
- Knead the mixture for a while until it reaches a doughy consistency.
- Allow the mixture to sit in a cool place for about two hours.
- Heat the oven to 400° F.
- Once the dough is hardened, shape 3-inch figurines and place them on an oil-brushed cookie sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg white until it has enough consistency to create peaks.
- Brush the figurines with the egg white.
- Place the cookie sheet in the oven at 400 F for about two minutes or until the figurines are golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Fast, easy and kid friendly!
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