Chocolate Nut Clusters

By Carynz

Yields 15-20 clusters

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 lb (450 g) lightly salted almonds
• 1 lb (450 g) semi-sweet chocolate

Preparation

Step 1

Place the brown sugar, honey, margarine, and salt in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir constantly until it comes to a boil. Let mixture boil exactly 5 minutes without stirring. Add the vanilla and baking soda. Mix well and add in the almonds.
Drop mixture by tablespoon on heavy duty foil. Freeze until firm.
Melt chocolate over a double boiler or microwave. Dip clusters into the chocolate and refrigerate.