Marzipan Sheets and Cutouts

Marzipan can be rolled out into sheets with a rolling pin in the same way that you roll out short dough. Confectioners’ sugar is used for dusting the workbench and rolling pin. Make sure the bench and the pin are completely clean.

Colored patterns, such as stripes or polka dots, can be made on marzipan sheets as follows. Roll out a sheet of marzipan partway, so it is about twice as thick as desired. Roll out another small piece of marzipan in a contrasting color until it is ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Cut out small circles or strips and arrange them carefully on top of the thick sheet. Now continue to roll out this sheet to the desired thickness. Be careful to roll it evenly in all directions to keep the design uniform.