Chocolate-Covered Marzipan and Walnut Pralines recipe

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Ingredients

3 ½ (4 ounce) packages marzipan
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons rum
2 teaspoons maraschino liqueur
5 (3 ounce) bars dark chocolate, finely chopped
50 halves walnut halves

Nutrition Info

113.4 calories
carbohydrate: 12.4 g
cholesterol: 0.4 mg
fat: 6.9 g
fiber: 1.2 g
protein: 1.7 g
saturatedFat: 0.7 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1.5 mg
sugar: 10.5 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Knead marzipan with 3/4 cup powdered sugar, chopped walnuts, rum, and maraschino liqueur on a clean work surface until smooth.

  2. Sprinkle remaining powdered sugar on a clean work surface. Roll out marzipan and cut out circles, squares, or rectangles.

  3. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set a wire rack on top.

  4. Place 3/4 of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining dark chocolate until smooth.

  5. Stick a toothpick or metal skewer into each praline and dip into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Set onto the wire rack. Allow chocolate to set a little, then place 1 walnut half on top of the chocolate.

  6. Allow chocolate to harden completely. Store pralines in airtight containers.

Recipe Yield

50 pralines

Recipe Note

Delicious treats that are perfect as food gifts during the Christmas season. Marzipan and walnuts are formed into shapes, dipped in chocolate, and then topped with walnuts.

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