How to Make Marzipan Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Marzipan potatoes are a sweet and delicious treat that resemble real potatoes, but are made with a combination of almonds, sugar, and flavors like almond extract or rum. This traditional European confection is often enjoyed during the holiday season and can be found in countries like Germany, Austria, and Denmark. The unique appearance of marzipan potatoes makes them a fun and whimsical addition to any dessert spread, and they are often mistaken for real potatoes at first glance.

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Ingredients

  • 3 ¼ cups whole almonds
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons rose water
  • 3 drops almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 marzipan potatoes

  • Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Slip the almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place almonds, confectioners' sugar, rose water, and almond extract in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy. Wrap in plastic wrap and store marzipan in a cool, dry place, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Shape marzipan into a 1/2-inch thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Dredge balls in cocoa.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 0mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 98mg