Marzipankartoffeln (Marzipan Potatoes)
Little marzipan balls rolled in cocoa to look like potatoes. A classic German Christmas sweet that takes 20 minutes.
- Time25 mins plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the ground almonds and sifted icing sugar in a bowl.
- 2
Add the water, rose water and almond extract and stir until it starts to clump. Knead with your hands for 2 minutes until you have a smooth, firm dough. If it is crumbly, add a few drops more water.
2 min - 3
Wrap the dough and chill for 30 minutes so it firms up and is easy to roll.
30 min - 4
Roll the dough into balls the size of a small walnut, about 15 g each. Give each a slightly oval shape.
- 5
Sift the cocoa onto a plate and roll each ball in it until fully coated.
- 6
Press a few small dents into each one with a cocktail stick to make potato eyes. Keep in a tin for up to 2 weeks.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
