Chocolate Fudge Marzipan Squares
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairy, Vegetables | Candy | 36 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | 8-oz almond paste | |
| 1/3 | c | Sweetened condensed milk |
| 5/8 | 12-oz Nestle Toll House | |
| semi-sweet chocolate | ||
| morsels divided 1-1/4 | ||
| cups | ||
| 2/3 | c | Sweetened condensed milk |
| 1/4 | c | Nestle Toll House semi-sweet |
| chocolate morsels | ||
| reserved | ||
| from 12-ounce package | ||
| 1/2 | t | Vegetable shortening |
| 36 | Whole toasted almonds |
INSTRUCTIONS
Marzipan Layer: In small bowl, mash almond paste into small pieces. Add 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; beat well. Chill until mixture is stiff (about 15 minutes). Press marzipan layer into foil-lined 8-inch square pan; set aside. Fudge Layer: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, 1 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over marzipan layer. Chill thoroughly. Invert on board; remove foil. Garnish: Cumbine over hot (not boiling) water, remaining 1/4 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and vegetable shortening. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to cup. Dip each almond halfway into melted chocolate. Place on marzipan layer in 6 rows of 6 almonds each. Chill until set (about 1 hour). Cut into 36 squares. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Makes 3 dozen squares. From <Favorite Recipes: Nestle Sweet Treats>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 43
Calories From Fat: 15
Total Fat: 1.7g
Cholesterol: 2.9mg
Sodium: 11.1mg
Potassium: 31.5mg
Carbohydrates: 6.6g
Fiber: <1g
Sugar: 4.6g
Protein: <1g