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Creamy Almond Candy

This super simple recipe will make you want to turn your kitchen into candy central.


List of Ingredients




Makes about 3 1/4 pounds

1 1/2 pounds vanilla-flavored candy coating*
1 (14-oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated
milk)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups (about 1 pound) whole almonds, toasted

Recipe



In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt candy coating, milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in extract, then almonds.

Spread evenly into wax paper-lined 15x10-inch jellyroll pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into triangles or squares. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

MICROWAVE: In 2-quart glass measure, combine candy coating, milk and salt. Cook on 100 percent power (high) 3 to 5 minutes, stirring until smooth. Proceed as above.

*Also called confectioners' or candy coating.