Marzipan (German Christmas Candy)

2 cans (8 oz. each) almond paste
2 lg. egg whites
2 tbsp. amaretto
4 tsp. almond extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup cornstarch
16 oz. Hershey's special dark chocolate
5 squares unsweetened chocolate

Directions:

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.

Comments from Robyn Walton :

Grandpa said that this was the same candy he had as a child in Germany.

User Reviews:

I think that there was to much almond in it. Personally, I like it, but the people I made it for didn't.

Submitted by Rick on November 02, 2002

I'm looking up recipes and stuff for a report on family backgrounds in school, and I found this recipe very helpful. Also, I'm considering trying it. It sounds pretty good! Thanks Robyn.

Submitted by Monica Michael on December 03, 2000

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