Marzipan Snow People

Prep Time: 45 Minutes Start to Finish: 45 Minutes 8 snow people

1 Roll marzipan into log shape; divide into 8 portions. Divide each portion into 1 large (1¼-inch) ball, 1 medium (1-inch) ball and 1 small (¾-inch) ball.

2 For each snow person, insert 1 slivered almond halfway (upright) into center of peppermint patty. Place large ball over almond, gently pushing downward to attach to peppermint patty for base. Insert 2 almonds into center of large ball; attach medium ball, gently pushing down. Gently insert 1 almond into center of medium ball; place small ball over almond, gently pushing down to attach.

3 Using toothpick, make holes in face of snowman for eyes and nose. Insert 1 brown candy sprinkle into each hole to look like eyes. Insert 1 sprinkle into hole to look like nose. Make holes for buttons and insert sprinkles. Insert 2 almonds partway on either side of middle ball to look like arms.

4 Unroll fruit snacks. For scarves, cut 8 (5x½-inch) strips. Fold each strip in half horizontally, leaving 1 inch on each end unfolded; make small cuts at ends for fringe. Wrap around neck, slightly overlapping at shoulder. To make bases of hats, cut 8 (¾-inch diameter) rounds of fruit snack; place 1 on each snowman’s head. Insert almond halfway (upright) down into center. Cut off and discard ⅛ inch off bottom of gumdrop; flatten bottom slightly. Attach onto slivered almond to finish hat.

1 Snow Person: Calories 190; Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 10mg; Total Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Protein 3g Exchanges: 2 Other Carbohydrate, ½ Very Lean Meat, 1½ Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2

Festive Touch These snow people make adorable place cards! Cut flags from small pieces of paper, write guests’ names on them and attach with toothpicks.

Kitchen Secrets If the marzipan is hard or crumbly, gently knead in a small amount of corn syrup, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired softness.