German Marzipan Potatoes Recipe (Marzipankartoffeln)
Easy German marzipan potatoes (Marzipankartoffeln) made with just 2 ingredients. These chocolate-dusted marzipan bites are quick, no-bake, and perfect for snacking, gifting, or decorating cakes.
Servings: 20 balls
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) homemade marzipan (use this recipe)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Lightly knead the marzipan until smooth.
- Shape into a long roll and cut into small pieces (about 10 g / 0.35 oz each), or break off small portions.
- Roll each piece between your palms into bite-sized balls.
- Place cocoa powder on a plate and roll the marzipan balls until completely coated.
- Transfer to a plate. Use for cake decoration, place in gift bags or cupcake liners, or chill and enjoy.
Notes
- When making this recipe, I recommend using my homemade marzipan recipe rather than store-bought marzipan.
- If you are using marzipan Rohmasse (raw marzipan similar to almond paste), you’ll need to adjust it first. For 200 g (7 oz) marzipan raw mass, knead in about 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, a few drops of almond oil, and about ½ teaspoon rose water (optional) until it tastes closer to homemade marzipan and has a smooth, pliable texture.
- If the marzipan is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar.
- If it feels too dry, knead in a tiny bit more almond oil until you reach the right consistency.