Almond Clusters

These Almond Clusters are the ultimate easy homemade candy! With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip these treats effortlessly in the microwave or on the stovetop. Perfect for Christmas edible gifts or a delicious treat any time of year!

Course Appetizers and Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword almond clusters

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Resting time 4

Total Time 4 7

Servings Candy

Calories 135kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

8 ounces semi sweet chocolate use chocolate chips or baking bar
1 cup + 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
colored sprinkles for topping optional

Instructions

Place chocolate chips or broken chunks of semi sweet chocolate bar in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 60 to 80 seconds, or until chocolate is 90% melted.
Remove from microwave and stir until fully melted. This step gives a nice shine on the almond clusters.
Add toasted almonds, salt, vanilla and stir until well combined.
Pro tip: For a higher almond-to-chocolate ratio, simply add an additional 2 tablespoons of almonds.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop about a tablespoon mounds on the parchment paper.
Sprinkle colored sprinkles on top and place baking sheet in the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours.
Store the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days, or refrigerate for up to a month.

Notes

Use good quality chocolate like Ghiradelli or Guittard.

Toast your almonds to enhance their crunch, richness, and nutty flavor, which is far more pronounced than in raw almonds.

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