Marzipan Morsels

Mix the mashed sweet potatoes, butter, almonds, vanilla, and almond extracts

Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, mixing well until stiff

Knead with your hands, adding more confectioners' sugar as needed

The confectioners' sugar should be added in 2-tablespoon increments, stirring between each addition, until the mixture no longer sticks to your hands

Take a small piece of the dough and shape into small fruits or vegetables

Let it rest for about two hours before coloring

After that, follow the suggestions given for each fruit

SUGGESTIONS FOR MARZIPAN MORSels

Masks

Dissolve some red food coloring in a bowl with a few drops of water

Use a brush to color the masks

Cut a small piece of green paper and insert into a toothpick

To make the masks shine, apply a glaze made from 1 tablespoon Karo and 3/4 teaspoon water

Mangoes

Gently brush with the glaze (see previous recipe)

Dunk in red sugar

Cut a leaf of green paper and insert into a toothpick

Pumpkins

Mix some orange and yellow food coloring in a bowl, then add a few drops of water to dilute

Paint the pumpkins with a brush

Gently paint only one side

Lemons

Paint a small oval-shaped sweet treat lightly with a yellow glaze

Insert a cravat into one end for decoration

Oranges

Mix some orange food coloring in a bowl, then add a few drops of water to dilute

Paint and insert a cravat for decoration

Grapes

Take a small piece of the marzipan dough and shape into a grape

Form thin balls and place them at the base

Gently press the grapes together

After that, paint with a diluted glaze

Sliced Melon

Paint the melon rind with a green glaze

Leave a small space to avoid coloring the marzipan

After that, paint the seeds with a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate

Carrots

Paint with an orange glaze

Potatoes

Create 'eyes' with a fork

Dip in powdered sugar and remove excess.