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Gluten-Free Chocolate Marzipan Rolls

Gluten-Free Chocolate Marzipan Rolls Recipe made with cake crumbs, cocoa, sugar, and butter than wrapped in a thin layer of almond marzipan.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Danish, Scandinavian, Swedish
Keyword Chocolate Rum Marzipan Rolls, Chocolate Rum Marzipan Rolls Recipe, Christmas Gluten-Free Chocolate Rum Marzipan Rolls, Dammsugare, Fika Time with Dammsugare Recipe, Gluten-Free Dammsugare Recipe, Gluten-Free Holiday Rum Candy, Gluten-Free Holiday Rum Candy Recipe, Gluten-Free Swedish Chocolate Marzipan Rolls, Gluten-Free Swedish Chocolate Marzipan Rolls Recipe, Holiday Gluten-Free Rum Candy
Prep Time 30 minutes
Fridge Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 15 rolls
Calories 111kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
  • 4 tbsp powdered monk fruit
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free cake or leftover crumbs (or one six-inch cake)
  • *4 tbsp rum *Optional ingredient. Rum flavoring or chocolate flavoring can be substituted or left out altogether.
  • 12 oz Homemade Almond Marzipan
  • 2 1/2 oz. Stevia Chocolate
  • 2-6 drops of Green Food Coloring

Instructions

  • First, place butter, monk fruit sweetener, and cocoa powder into a food processor and whizz briefly until blended.
  • Add the crumbs and rum and process until blended.
  • Remove the batter and divide it into 2 balls.
  • Cut out two long pieces of plastic wrap.
  • Place one amount of batter into each piece of plastic wrap.
  • Roll the candy batter into long rolls that look like sausages.
  • Try to make each roll even in diameter, easier said than done.

Optional Food Coloring Maybe Added

  • Add the green coloring to the marzipan and began to mix it together until the desired color is obtained. (Or leave it uncolored)
  • Lay down another sheet of plastic wrap and sprinkle powdered monk fruit sweetener.
  • Roll out the marzipan into a thin sheet. cut into 2 1/4 inch wide strips.
  • Cut each of your rolls into 2.5-inch pieces.
  • Each roll should get 10-12 pieces.
  • Roll each candy piece up in with marzipan leaving the ends exposed.
  • Lastly, place them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Place chocolate chips or pieces into a micro-safe bowl.
  • Finally, put it in the microwave and process for one minute.
  • Remove, stir, and repeat until the chocolate is melted.
  • Or melt the chocolate over a double boiler.
  • Make sure to stir the while to prevent burning, until melted.
  • Dip one end of each candy into the chocolate mixture and transfer it to a piece of parchment paper. 
  • Place in the fridge for 20 minutes before doing the other side.
  • Remicrowave the chocolate.
  • Place chocolate in the microwave and process for one minute, stir and repeat until chocolate is melted.
  • Remove the candy and dip the other end into the chocolate.
  • Once dipped place back onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Place back into the fridge until the chocolate and marzipan are firm.
  • Make a cake or use any leftover cake or muffin crumbs.
  • Use a ruler to make sure the rolls are the same size.
  • In conclusion, use separate knives to cut the candy batter and the marzipan to avoid getting chocolate stains on the marzipan.
  • Lastly, ensure your hands are free of chocolate stains when handling the marzipan.
  • Add a small amount of food coloring at a time until you get the desired color.
  • In Sweden, they are light pastel green.
  • They freeze well just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a zip lock bag.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 15.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8 g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5 g 23 %
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 16 mg 5 %
Sodium 49 mg 2 %
Potassium 35 mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 10 g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 3 g 10 %
Sugars 0 g  
Protein 1 g 2 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 0 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 15g | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g