You'll Need:

1 c Whole unblancehed almonds
3 pk (6oz)semisweet choco chipsOR
1 lb White candy coating
2 tb Solid vegetable shortening

Procedure:

Spread almonds in a baking pan and toast in a 350 oven for about 8 minutes, shaking pan occasionally. Let cool. Line a rimmed 10x15 inch pan with wax paper, covering bottom and sides of pan. Place chocolate chips or candy coating in the top of a double boiler. Add shrotening, stir over barely simmering water just until mixture begins to melt. remove from heat; stir until completely metled. stir in toasted almonds. Turn mixture into pan and spread to distribute nuts evenly; tto spread more smoothly, drop pan onto counter several times from a height of about 8 inches. refrigerate candy just until firm. Break into pieces before serving. to store, cover airtight and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Makes about 1 1/4 pounds.

Category: Dessert