Chocolate Marzipan Slices (Hungarian Candies)

Hungarian candies -- Mandulás Szalámi. These looked very interesting! Haven't tried as yet. Chill at least 12 hours.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 1 tray

Ingredients

• 7  ounces almond paste
• 2 (1 ounce)  semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted & cooled
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped  almonds
•  confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Mix almond paste (which has been grated, using a box grater), chocolate and almonds.
2. Knead on surface sprinkled with 1-2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until of uniform color & consistency.
3. Shape into 6" long roll; roll in confectioners' sugar.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 12 hours.
5. Cut roll into 1/4" slices = 24 candies.