If you like marzipan, you'll love this cocoa fudge, made with ground almonds, heavy cream, coconut and chopped walnuts.

Marzipan Fudge

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup chopped walnuts

1. Grind slivered almonds until fine.
2. Combine in a bowl with cream, sugar, salt, melted butter, flaked coconut, vanilla, unsweetened baking cocoa, and chopped walnuts.
3. Spread in a 9 x 9-inch baking pan about 1/2-inch thick.
4. Let stand until dry.

Makes about 16 pieces.