| 1 | Filling: combine sugar and ground almonds and mix thoroughly. |
| 2 | Add egg white and mix. |
| 3 | Stir in water to thick consistency. |
| 4 | Set aside. |
| 5 | Crust: combine flour, baking powder and sugar. |
| 6 | Cut butter into flour mixture with pastry blender until evenly distributed. |
| 7 | Mix vanilla with egg; stir into flour mixture. |
| 8 | Set aside ?cup dough. |
| 9 | Press remaining dough evenly into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. |
| 10 | Spread marzipan over dough. |
| 11 | Form remaining dough into ?inch strips and arrange in large lattice pattern over filling. |
| 12 | Bake in 350°F oven 35 minutes. |
| 13 | Cool completely before cutting into 36 bars (about 2-inches by 1-?inches). |
