How to make HUESOS DE SANTO

almond paste

🥗Healthier: cashew paste

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed paste

Sunflower seed paste is more affordable and nut-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

In a saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water over medium heat until dissolved.

Add marzipan to the sugar mixture and stir until well combined.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before adding egg whites.

In a bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold egg whites into the marzipan mixture until fully incorporated.

Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the mixture and mix well.

Divide the mixture into portions and color them with food coloring as desired.

Pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in the shape of bones.

Allow the piped shapes to dry for several hours or overnight.

Once dry, dust with 1 cup powdered sugar before serving.

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