Chestnut “Potatoes”

These are really a truffle-like confection, but they appear next to the cookies in many a bakery display case during the Christmas holidays. Like fruit-shaped marzipan, these are supposed to charmingly resemble potatoes. They’re made with fresh chestnuts, and they need to dry and firm at room temperature for three days before serving. Thanks to Czech-born food writer Michael Krondl for this recipe.