Marzipan Sweet Delight

Soak the almonds in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and peel them

Pulse the almonds in a processor with the egg and confectioner's sugar until smooth

Remove from the processor and shape into a ball with the mixture

Tear off small pieces, roll each one into a log of about 2.5 cm in diameter, and cut into 3 cm pieces

Place them on a greased baking sheet and bake at moderate heat (180°C) for 20 minutes or until lightly golden

Allow to cool, then garnish with dried rose petals and silver confectionery if desired

Yields approximately 24 units.