Marzipan (german Christmas Candy)

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans almond paste

• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons Amaretto
• 4 teaspoons almond extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 16 ounces hershey special dark chocolate
• 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, cut almond paste into chunks; add egg whites, 2 tablespoons amaretto, 4 teaspoons almond extract.

2. 2

   Mix well.

3. 3

   Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar (small amount at a time) to stiffen.

4. 4

   Add almond extract, amaretto, sugar and cornstarch until dough is stiff and tastes the way you like it.

5. 5

   Chill overnight, then roll into balls.

6. 6

   Melt chocolates together over double boiler (or melt in microwave).

7. 7

   Dip balls in chocolate and chill in refrigerator.