Chocolate-Covered Almonds Recipe

• 1 1/2 cups whole almonds
• 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0F and toast almonds on a baking sheet for approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
2. In a medium saucepan, cook the warm almonds, sugar, water, salt and cinnamon over medium heat until the almonds begin to have a dry and sandy sugar coating. Be sure to stir the almonds constantly to prevent them from caramelizing.<
3. Spread the sugar-coated almonds onto a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator to cool, approximately 20 minutes.
4. While the almonds are cooling, melt the chocolate over a double boiler.
5. Transfer the cooled almonds to a large mixing bowl and add the melted chocolate. Gently stir until completely coated with chocolate, then spread onto a baking sheet.
6. Place the chocolate-covered almonds in the refrigerator to set, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
7. Once the chocolate coating has hardened, transfer the almonds to a large mixing bowl and add the cocoa powder. Gently toss the nuts until well coated. Store in the refrigerator or a very cool, dry place until ready to serve.

whole almonds, water, salt, cinnamon, chocolate, cocoa powder

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/02/chocolate-covered-almonds-italian-confetti-candy-recipes.html (may not work)