Simple Almond Balls

Directions

1. 1
   Boil sugar and cold water until it thickens.
2. 2
   Set aside to cool for 1/2 hour, then add 1/2 pound of blanched almonds broken into small pieces, and vanilla.
3. 3
   Stir with a wooden spoon until it gets creamy; place on a marble slab or a large dish and knead a few minutes like you would bread; then mold into balls with your hands.
4. 4
   To Blanch almonds:
5. 5
   Shell them, immerse in boiling water and let stand five minutes; then dip in cold water and the skins can be easily removed.