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05/08/2011 National Chocolate With Almonds Day Chocolate Drizzled Almonds

Source of Recipe

Blue Diamond Almonds


Recipe Introduction

Happy National Chocolate with Almonds Day! One might have thought that almonds had been lovingly deposited in chocolate since the dawn of the sweet treat, but it hasn't been until recent decades that chocolate has been increasingly spiked with additions. Hershey's didn't even begin producing their almond-filled Kisses until 20 years ago, in 1990. In the meantime, grocery market shelves are more and more heavily stocked with all sorts of exotic chocolate creations. We favor the almonds, for adding a textural element to chocolate with their satisfying crunch, plus the additional depth provided by their nutty, buttery flavor. To make your own almond chocolate, gently melt your favorite type of chocolate in a double-boiler, then lay it out on a wax-papered tray to cool. Immediately drop in the desired bits of almonds and let cool until firm. Or if you're feeling particularly ambitious, you can follow the recipe from Elana's Pantry to make your own Almond Joy Chocolate Bark, pictured above. Slash Food

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 05/08/2011 National Chocolate With Almonds Day Chocolate Drizzled Almonds



Chocolate Drizzled Almonds


• 3 cups whole natural almonds
• 2 ounce baking chocolate


Recipe



Spread whole almonds in a single layer in shallow pan.
Place in cold oven, roast at 350°F for 12 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.

Place roasted almonds on foil, parchment paper or a serving platter.

Melt chocolate in a small bowl in microwave for one minute at medium-high (70%) power. Stir well.
Microwave in additional 10-20 second intervals stirring until smooth.

Pour melted chocolate into a baggie. Cut small hole in a corner of the bag.

Drizzle chocolate over the almonds in a decorative pattern.

Place in the fridge to harden.

Tip:
Try drizzling your almonds with bittersweet, milk or white chocolate or a combination of all three. Even drizzled with chocolate, these almonds offer fiber, calcium, magnesium and vitamin E.