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    Swirled Almond Candy


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    List of Ingredients




    1 cup whole almonds
    6 ounce package (1 cup) semisweet chocolate pieces
    1 pound vanilla-flavored confectioners' coating, cut up

    Recipe



    To toast whole almonds, spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Toast nuts in a 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Line a baking sheet with foil; set baking sheet aside. In a small saucepan heat chocolate pieces over low heat, stirring constantly, till melted and smooth. Remove pan from heat.
    In a 2 quart saucepan heat the confectioners' coating over low heat, stirring constantly, till melted and smooth. Remove saucepan from heat. stir in toasted almonds.
    Pour the melted coating mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread coating mixture to about 3/8 inch thickness; drizzle with the melted chocolate. Gently zigzag a narrow metal spatula through the mixtures to swirl slightly.
    Let stand. several hours or till firm. (Or, chill about 30 minutes or till firm.) When firm, use foil to lift candy from the baking sheet; break candy into pieces. Store tightly covered. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds.



 

 

 


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