Chocolate fudge marzipan squares

36 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 can (8-oz) almond paste
⅓ cup Sweetened condensed milk
⅝ pack (12-oz) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels; divided (1-1/4 cups)
⅔ cup Sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels; reserved from 12-ounce package
½ teaspoon Vegetable shortening
36 Whole toasted almonds

Directions

MARZIPAN LAYER

FUDGE LAYER

GARNISH

Marzipan Layer: In small bowl, mash almond paste into small pieces. Add ⅓ 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 ⅔ 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 ¼ 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.

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