| Title: | Chocolate Marzipan Truffles | | Category: | Candy | | Sub-Category: | Truffle | | Rating: |  | Instructions:
Chocolate Marzipan Truffles Yields 1 1/2 pounds. 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 pound marzipan
1/2 cup hazelnuts, finely ground
1 tablespoon amaretto
1/4 cup cocoa (for coating) Melt chocolate, and remove from heat. Crumble marzipan into a large bowl. Beat in the melted chocolate to form a smooth paste. Blend in the hazelnuts and amaretto. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until thick but not firm. Using a teaspoon, scoop up the mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until well coated. Chill for 1 hour or until firm before serving.
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