posted by Becky 11-30-101 9:58 PM
Marzipan (German Christmas Candy)
Recipe By : Robyn Walton
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts
2 (8 oz.) cans almond paste
2 lg. egg whites
2 tbsp. amaretto
4 tsp almond extract
4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. cornstarch
16 oz. Hershey's special dark chocolate
5 sq. unsweetened chocolate
In a large bowl, cut almond paste into chunks; add egg whites, 2 tablespoons amaretto, 4 teaspoons almond extract. Mix well. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar (small amount at a time) to stiffen. Add almond extract, amaretto, sugar and cornstarch until dough is stiff and tastes the way you like it. Chill overnight, then roll into balls.
Melt chocolates together over double boiler (or melt in microwave). Dip balls in chocolate and chill in refrigerator.