Chocolate and Almonds

There are few chocolate combinations I like as much as chocolate with almonds – probably second only to chocolate with walnuts (and not even counting chocolate by itself!).

Tomorrow is yet another chocolate “holiday” – National Chocolate with Almonds Day! If you’re not able to get your hands on a delicious chocolate bar or bag of chocolate-covered almonds, you can always make some yourself!

And as always, don’t forget the e-cards!

Chocolate Almond Bark

1 (12 oz) package chocolate chips (milk or semi, your preference!)
1 tbsp vegetable shortening
1/2 c chopped toasted almonds

Optional:
1/2 c raisins
or 1/2 c crispy rice cereal

Combine the chocolate and vegetable shortening in double-boiler or microwave until melted. Stir until chocolate and shortening are combined and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup almonds and/or the raisins or crispy rice cereal.

Spread into wax-paper lined 9 x 13 inch baking pan (paper should overlap ends so that candy can be easily lifted out). Sprinkle remaining almonds on top. Chill about 30 minutes. Before serving, break into bite-size pieces. Yields about 1 pound.

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