Chocolate Marzipan Truffles

Name: Chocolate Marzipan Truffles
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 15 oz Chocolate Marzipan ( homemade recipe here); 4 oz Chocolate coated nuts; 4 tbsp cocoa powder; 2 tbsp powdered sugar

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These chocolate marzipan truffles made with homemade chocolate marzipan take just 5 minutes. While you can dip them in chocolate, we dusted them with cocoa powder and powdered sugar for a quick and easy treat.

Marzipan truffles on a black table — Homemade Truffles - Chocolate Marzipan Balls

I doubt there is ever a Christmas when I don't make truffles, bon bons along with my holiday cookies. After all they look so impressive. Don't you think so?

These would be perfect to give family and friends as edible Christmas gifts. If you have never made marzipan at home you must try. It takes five minutes to make homemade marzipan and it needs only two main ingredients, powdered sugar and almond meal.

Ingredients or substitutes

Marzipan - I'm using homemade chocolate marzipan made with almonds today. Feel free to use store-bought marzipan just as well.
Chocolate coated nuts - Who doesn't like little surprises inside the truffle. Use any nuts, raisins, or fruit coated in chocolate. Today I have hazelnut coated nuts.
Cocoa powder mixture - I tried to keep these simple by just coating them in a mixture of powdered sugar and cocoa powder. But, we did make pecan marzipan truffles as well as marzipan truffles coated in chocolate.

Marzipan truffles on a wooden board — Homemade Truffles - Chocolate Marzipan Balls

Step by step instructions (pin)

Marzipan truffles - Take a small tablespoon size piece of marzipan and roll it into ball smooth ball. Set aside
Stuffed marzipan truffles - take a small tablespoon size piece of marzipan and lightly knead it. Shape it into a flat disc and place a chocolate-coated nut in the center. Bring the sides up to close over. Roll into a smooth ball.
Tip - the size of the chocolate-coated nut will determine the amount of marzipan you need as well as the size of the finished truffles. I highly recommend a small size to keep them aesthetic. Set aside.
Combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder well. Roll the marzipan balls in the cocoa mixture.

Stuffed marzipan truffles on a black board — Homemade Truffles - Chocolate Marzipan Balls

Frequently asked questions

How long do these chocolate marzipan truffles keep?

These will last at room temperature for up to two weeks or well wrapped in the fridge for about a month

What nuts can I use for the stuffing?

Any chocolate coated nuts or plain nuts will work. As long as you enjoy eating those nuts.

Can I coat these marzipan balls with melted chocolate?

Yes, you can melt some chocolate and coat them just as I have done with the Classic Vanilla Marzipan Truffles

What other truffles can I make?

Truffles and fudge use similar ingredients and are a huge umbrella of treats, here are a few I have shared with you.
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Classic Vanilla flavored Marzipan Truffles
Pecan Marzipan Truffle
Chocolate Coconut Fudge Squares
Microwave Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
Coconut Balls

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