Chocolate Almond Clusters

By mamacasma

Get a head start on holiday gifts with these delicious homemade candies. Our speedy recipe calls for just two ingredients. Think of the time and money saved as a gift to yourself this season!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups (8 1/4 ounces) roasted salted almonds

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. On large cookie sheet, arrange 48 paper or foil mini-muffin or candy cups in a single layer. (Or, line large cookie sheet with waxed paper.)
2. In large microwave-safe bowl, microwave half of chocolate on high 20 seconds. Stir and repeat until chocolate just melts, about 1 minute 20 seconds total. Stir in remaining chocolate until melted. Cool 3 minutes (for a shiny finish).
3. Stir in almonds until evenly coated. With measuring teaspoon, drop 1 spoonful of mixture into mini-muffin cup or onto waxed paper. Repeat with remaining mixture and cups.
4. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes or until set. Chocolate clusters can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.