Chocolate Marzipan

January 25, 2014

118

Add some Old World sophistication to your desserts with this sweet, nutty European confection

2 1/2 cups ground almonds
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup icing sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp almond extract
1/3 cup white corn syrup

WHIRL almonds with icing sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a food processor. Continue whirling, gradually adding almond extract and corn syrup through the spout, until mixture starts to come away from sides of bowl. Scrape marzipan onto a clean counter and form into a log about 8 in. long. Wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Will keep well refrigerated in covered container up to a month.

Nutritions

Calories
151

Sodium
68mg
2% DV

Fat
3g
4% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
29g
10% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV