Wow - I haven't thought about those violet candies in YEARS! I don't think these are exactly the same, but they might be similar enough to make do.... Alexa Here is a link that might be useful: Violet Mints

This must be close (see link) -- it sounds like what you're describing except they dip the balls into the chocolate instead of putting it into an indentation. Good luck -- sounds yummy! Here is a link that might be useful: Coconut bon-bons

The recipe I have has an egg, but here's a recipe that doesn't (I found it on the internet a few years ago - I've never tried it). 3 cups sugar 1 cup water 5 cups ground almonds 1 tsp or more of almond extract (to taste) Food coloring of various colors Dissolve the sugar and water in a saucepan and add the almonds. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the marzipan comes away from the pan. Remove from heat and turn out onto a baking sheet. Knead until smooth, adding extract while mixture is still warm. Divide up the marzipan, adding food coloring to each part to shape into any variety of fruits, vegetables.

Do you mean Rum Balls Brandy or Rum Balls INGREDIENTS 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup brandy 1 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed very fine 2 cups finely chopped walnuts 1 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling DIRECTIONS In the microwave or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt evaporated milk and chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the crushed vanilla wafers and brandy until well blended. Roll the dough into small balls and roll the balls in chopped walnuts, then in confectioners' sugar. Store covered in the refrigerator. There's a lot of recipes out there. Enjoy Here is a link that might be useful: Recipes