Chocolate nut bark is one of the quickest
and easiest candy confections to make.
Chocolate Almond
Bark
- 1 cup whole unblanched almonds
3 (6-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips* (3 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line
bottom and sides of a 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan with lightly
buttered waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- Spread almonds onto a baking sheet and
toast in oven for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring nuts occasionally,
or until lightly browned. Let cool.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening in
the top of a double boiler over simmering water just until mixture
begins to melt. Remove from heat; stir until completely melted.
Stir in toasted almonds.
- Turn mixture into prepared pan and spread
to distribute nuts evenly. Cool at room temperature until firm.
Lift candy from pan; peel off waxed paper and break into pieces.
Store in airtight container.
Makes about 1 1/4 pounds candy.
*Or substitute with 1 pound white candy
coating.
