Chocolate Almond Bark

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 2 cups Chocolate Chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Details

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Put chopped almonds In a skillet. Cook, stirring often over medium high heat, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 the toasted almonds. Spread onto the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, and chill 30 minutes, or until solid. Break into bite-size pieces to serve.