Almond Splinters
Submitted by ida
Two-ingredient chocolate almond clusters ready in 10 minutes. Toasted almonds suspended in glossy dark chocolate for a crunchy, bittersweet bite.
YIELD
25 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
5 minREADY
10 minWhen you need an instant edible gift or a last-minute sweet fix, these crispy almond clusters come through.
Just melt chocolate, stir in toasted almonds, and drop spoonfuls onto foil. No baking, no fuss.
The secret is toasting the almonds first so they stay crunchy inside the chocolate shell, giving you that satisfying snap with every bite.
Chef Tips
- Toast for flavor: Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until fragrant; this step makes all the difference between flat and nutty-rich flavor.
- Chocolate choice: Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a grown-up bittersweet contrast, or milk chocolate if you prefer something sweeter.
- Setting trick: Pop the tray in the fridge for 15 minutes to speed up setting, especially in warm weather.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt chocolate in top of a double saucepan over simmering water. Stir until smooth or microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
Combine almonds and chocolate, drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto foil-covered trays.
Allow to set in a cool place; store in airtight container in cool place.
Makes about 25.
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