Marzipan Santa for the Traditional Gingerbread House

This standing Santa is the most complex marzipan figure featured in this text. Although it can be made without them, marzipan modeling tools make the project much easier. It is not necessary to own a bona fide set imported from Europe. The simple sets of wooden sculpture tools sold at art supply stores make a good substitute and are generally available for about one-tenth the cost of a twelve-piece marzipan set.

The following directions are for a fully equipped Santa, but you may si