Title: Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Balls Category: Christmas Sub-Category: Candy
Instructions:
Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Balls (German Christmas Candy)2 (8 ounce) cans almond paste 2 large egg whites 2 tablespoons amaretto, divided 4 teaspoons almond extract, divided 4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup cornstarch 16 ounces Hershey's special dark chocolate 5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate In a large bowl, cut almond paste into chunks; add egg whites, amaretto and almond extract. Mix well. Add cornstarch. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, a small amount at a time, to stiffen. Chill overnight. Roll mixture into balls. Melt chocolates together over double boiler (or melt in microwave). Dip balls into chocolate and chill in refrigerator.
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