Chocolate-Caramelized Macadamia Nuts

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups whole macadamia nuts
• 1 lb bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 13 cup confectioners' sugar

1. Place macadamia nuts and sugar in a four-quart saucepan.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and begins to rechrystallize and the nuts become white and coated with sugar, about 12 minutes.
3. Transfer the nuts to a baking sheet, and set aside until cool enough to handle.
4. Separate the nuts and let cool completey.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water.
7. Using a fork, dip the sugared nuts in the melted chocolate, coating completely.
8. Place on a lined baking sheet.
9. Refrigerate until chocolate has set.
10. Sift confectioners' sugar over a baking pan.
11. Roll nuts in sugar.
12. Transfer the sugar and the nuts to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to a week.

sugar, nuts, bittersweet chocolate, confectioners

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-caramelized-macadamia-nuts-346880 (may not work)