Marzipan Squares

• 1 cup blanched almonds
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon egg white
• 1/4 cup spiced rum or brandy
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1. For marzipan, place almonds and 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add the extract, corn syrup and remaining confectioners' sugar; cover and process for 1 minute. Add egg white; process until mixture forms a ball. Remove and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
2. Meanwhile, in a microwave, heat rum on high until it begins to boil, about 30 seconds. Stir in cranberries; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and salt. Stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Chop marzipan into 1/4-in. pieces; add marzipan, rum mixture and almonds to creamed mixture.
4. Spread into a greased
5. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/marzipan-squares/ (may not work)