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German Marzipan Potatoes (Marzipankartoffeln)

This traditional German Christmas candy is super easy and quick to make, which makes them a perfect addition to your holiday platters.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 homemade marzipan recipe or 7.5 oz (214 g) store-bought marzipan
• ¾ cup (93 g) powdered sugar, sifted
• water, as needed
  
• 1 tbsp (7.5 g) cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the marzipan in a bowl.
2. Sift in the powdered sugar.
3. Knead the marzipan and sugar together until it comes together in a nice smooth ball. If the dough is not coming together, add some water – just a little at a time – until you get the right consistency. It should not be crumbly or sticky.
4. Put the cocoa powder into another bowl.
5. Pinch off a small piece of dough and roll it into a ball. It should measure roughly ¾ inch in diameter. Add it to the bowl with the cocoa powder. Repeat with the remaining dough.
6. Place a lid or plate over the bowl and give the bowl a good shake until all the balls are evenly coated with the cocoa powder.
7. Place a few marzipan balls at a time in a sieve and gently shake to remove any excess cocoa powder.
8. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge, or enjoy immediately.

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