Directions

• In a bowl, combine the almond paste, marshmallow creme and corn
• syrup; mix well. Beat in the confectioners' sugar until combined.
• Turn onto a waxed paper-lined work surface; knead in food coloring.
• Divide marzipan in half. Roll each portion into a 10-in. circle
• between two pieces of waxed paper. Remove waxed paper; cut each
• circle into four wedges.
• For each tree, place tip of marzipan wedge at tip of ice cream cone;
• wrap around cone and pinch edges to seal. With kitchen scissors at a
• 45° angle pointed toward the top of the tree, cut "V" shapes
• into the marzipan. Work from top to bottom of tree, then continue
• around the tree until completed.
• Place a small amount of food coloring in a bowl; thin with water if
• desired. Brush over marzipan trees. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
• Use to trim holiday cakes. Yield: 8 trees.