Almond Bark Mix Recipes

Steps:

• In 2 quart heavy saucepan,Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup, and salt.
• Cook,stirring constantly until sugar dissolves& mixture comes to a boil.
• Cook without stirring to soft ball stage (234).
• Remove from heat& add butter, do not stir.
• Let cool til lukewarm,& add vanilla.
• Beat until mixture thickens& spread is creamy.
• Add the toasted almonds.
• Spread about 1/2 inch thick on wax paper lined baking sheet.
• Let cool before break into pieces.

Steps:

• Place almonds and butter in a 9-inch glass pie plate. Microwave on high (maximum power) 4 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until almonds are toasted, stirring twice during cooking. Set aside.
• Place chocolate in large microwave proof mixing bowl and microwave on high (maximum power) 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in almonds and pour onto waxed paper lined baking sheet. Spread to desired thickness and refrigerate until set.
• Break into serving size peices.

Steps:

• Butter a baking sheet or use a silicone baking mat (preferred).
• Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in a medium saucepan with a bowl fitted to sit just above the simmering water. Add the chocolate. When the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the almonds. Spread on the baking sheet in a thin uniform layer. Let set for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the salt. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Break the bark into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Store in a cool, dry place, stacked between layers of foil or parchment in an airtight container. The bark will keep, tightly sealed in your pantry, for up to a week.

Steps:

• Melt almond bark in microwave according to package.
• In large bowl, combine everything except the almond bark and M&M's.
• Mix well.
• Pour warm almond bark over mixture and gently mix.
• Add M&M's and mix again.
• Pour onto waxpaper and let harden.
• Break apart and store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a 9"x 13" pan at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Melt chocolate in a double boiler over hot, not boiling water stirring until smooth.
• Pour chocolate over almonds.
• Spread evenly and chill until hardened.
• Break into pieces and store in a cool place.

Steps:

• Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Spread white chocolate onto an 8-by-12-inch food-safe plastic wood-grain texture mat using a small offset spatula. Scrape off excess chocolate, using spatula, until the thinnest layer possible is left on mat. Transfer mat to a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Melt bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring. Mix in almonds. Spread mixture onto white chocolate in an even layer. Refrigerateuntil firm, about 1 hour. Peel away mat.

Steps:

• Line a 13"x9" rimmed baking sheet with a smooth sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• In large bowl, melt chocolate carefully.
• Add 1 cup chopped almonds to chocolate, & stir to combine.
• Pour chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet, & spread with spatula or spoon until there is an even, thin layer.
• While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle remaining almonds & all the apricots over top of chocolate, pressing down gently to embed them in the chocolate.
• Place in refrigerator to set, about 10 minutes.
• Once set, break bark into uneven pieces & serve.
• If chocolate has not been tempered, keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.