Instructions: Marzipan Layer: In small bowl, mash almond paste into small pieces. Add 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; beat well. Chill until mixture is stiff

(about 15 minutes). Press marzipan layer into foil-lined 8-inch square pan; set aside.

Fudge Layer: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, 1 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over marzipan layer.

Chill thoroughly. Invert on board; remove foil.

Garnish: Cumbine over hot (not boiling) water, remaining 1/4 cup Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels and vegetable shortening. Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer to cup. Dip each almond halfway into melted chocolate. Place on marzipan layer in 6 rows of 6 almonds each. Chill until set (about 1 hour). Cut into 36 squares. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes 3 dozen squares.

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