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Marzipan Chocolates
Marzipan Chocolates are a delicious chocolate treat that is perfect for the holidays or any occasion. Ready in 15 minutes with 3 ingredients!
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Chilling Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 14 ounces marzipan (400g)
- 7 ounces dark chocolate (200g)
- 3 ounces white chocolate (85g)
Instructions
- Place a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with a piece of baking parchment paper, a silpat or wax paper.
- Roll equal-sized tablespoonfuls of the marzipan into balls, I use a melon-baller, and place them onto the wire rack.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave for 1 minute, stir and if it isn’t melted, then heat again in 20 second bursts until smooth. Alternatively, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmer water (ensure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water).
- Spoon the melted dark chocolate over the marzipan balls, tilting gently as necessary with a fork or toothpick, so they’re completely coated. Transfer to the fridge (keep the marzipan chocolates on the wire rack) to set for 10 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate, then add to a piping bag with a very small tip, or use a spoon.
- Drizzle over the chocolates, then top with any sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
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Notes
- If the chocolate is too thick and isn’t flowing smoothly, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out.
- If your marzipan has been sitting out for a while and has become sticky, put it in the fridge for about 15 minutes so it will be easier to work with.
- When melting the chocolate, make sure you take care not to put the bowl too close to the hot water in a double boiler.
- If using the microwave to melt chocolate, be sure to stir it every 20 seconds thoroughly to prevent it from burning.
- Instead of white chocolate drizzle, you could top the still-wet dark chocolate with edible glitter, chopped pistachios or sprinkles.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.