Chocolate-Covered Marzipan and Walnut Pralines

Delectable snacks that are ideal for food gifts at Christmas. Walnuts are sprinkled on top after the marzipan and walnuts have been molded into shapes and covered in chocolate.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 50
Yield: 50 pralines

Ingredients

  1. 3 ½ (4 ounce) packages marzipan
  2. 1 cup powdered sugar, divided
  3. 1 cup chopped walnuts
  4. 2 teaspoons rum
  5. 2 teaspoons maraschino liqueur
  6. 5 (3 ounce) bars dark chocolate, finely chopped
  7. 50 walnut halves

Instructions

  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.
  7. Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of dark chocolate. The actual amount of dark chocolate consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 113 kcal
Carbohydrate 12 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 2 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 2 mg
Sugars 11 g
Fat 7 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

 

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