Description
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.
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
Instructions
- Knead marzipan with 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- chopped walnuts
- rum
- and maraschino liqueur on a clean work surface until smooth.
- Sprinkle remaining powdered sugar on a clean work surface. Roll out marzipan and cut out circles
- squares
- or rectangles.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set a wire rack on top.
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow chocolate to harden completely. Store pralines in airtight containers.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 50