MARZIPAN (GERMAN CHRISTMAS CANDY)

Marzipan (german Christmas Candy) image

Provided by na 2309

Categories Candy

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) cans almond paste
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons Amaretto
4 teaspoons almond extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cornstarch
16 ounces hershey special dark chocolate
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7622.4, Fat 445.5, SaturatedFat 205.3, Sodium 313.6, Carbohydrate 1005, Fiber 123.1, Sugar 652.3, Protein 127.6