Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Balls
(German Christmas Candy)

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans almond paste
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons amaretto, divided
• 4 teaspoons almond extract, divided
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 16 ounces Hershey's special dark chocolate
• 5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, cut almond paste into chunks; add egg whites, amaretto and almond extract. Mix well.
2. Add cornstarch.
3. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, a small amount at a time, to stiffen.
4. Chill overnight.
5. Roll mixture into balls.
6. Melt chocolates together over a double boiler (or melt in microwave).
7. Dip balls into chocolate, and chill in the refrigerator.