News Canada: Almond Chocolate Chews
Simple and delicious, Trish Magwood makes more than your average covered almonds.
Ingredients
| Butterscotch chips | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (1 package) | |
| Semi sweet chocolate chips | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (1 package) | |
| Raisins | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (dry) | |
| Dry cranberries | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salted pretzel | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) , broken in half | |
| Whole almond | 2 Cup (32 tbs) , dry roasted (for substitute: whole almond, salted) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
MAKING
2. In a double boiler, melt semi sweet chocolate chips, and butterscotch chips. Stir periodically.
3. Drop cranberries, and raisins. Give it a good stir.
4. Throw pretzels, and almonds. Stir to combine. Remove the pan from heat. Let the mixture cool, just enough to handle.
5. Dip two teaspoons in water. Clump and drop teaspoon full of almond mixture onto the cookie sheet.
6. Pop the cookie sheet in refrigerator for 20-30 minutes or until firm.
SERVING
7. Serve almond chocolate chews chilled and enjoy.
TIPS
It will take about 10 minutes for the chocolate to melt.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1005Calories from Fat 331
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39 g60%
Saturated Fat 7 g35%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 1153 mg48.04%
Total Carbohydrates 159 g53%
Dietary Fiber 9 g36%
Sugars 53 g
Protein 19 g38%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
