Candy Recipes

Chocolate Marzipan Slices (Mandulsaute Szalsaute - Hungary)

2 (3 1/2 ounce) tubes almond paste
2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup chopped almonds
confectioners' sugar

Mix almond paste, chocolate and almonds thoroughly. Knead on surface sprinkled with 1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until of uniform color and consistency. Shape into 6-inch long roll; roll in confectioners' sugar. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 12 hours.

Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices.

Makes about 2 dozen candies.