Chocolate Almond Deluxe Recipes

CHOCOLATE ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place almonds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through. Line three rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Top two of the baking sheets with cooling racks; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, toasted almonds, and cinnamon. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar becomes golden, then starts to crystallize, and almonds are completely coated, about 8 minutes. Pour the almond mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer or refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes.
• Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set over a pan of simmering water. Stir until melted. Add the chilled almond mixture, stirring until nuts are thoroughly coated. Divide between the two cooling rack-lined baking sheets. Separate almonds with a fork. Place baking sheets in refrigerator until chocolate is set, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place cocoa powder in a large bowl and add the almond mixture. Toss to coat, shaking off excess cocoa powder. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND MILKSHAKES

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the ice cream, milk, yogurt, almond butter, and vanilla. Blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the chocolate and place on top of each milkshake. Place a straw in each glass and serve.
• Cook's Note: The chocolate can also be grated or finely chopped.

CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toast almonds for 15 minutes on a baking sheet. Line two baking pans with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, toasted almonds, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar becomes golden and granular and almonds are completely coated and separated. Pour nuts onto prepared pans. Chill in freezer, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place chocolate in a medium bowl; place bowl over simmering water until melted. Transfer half the chilled almonds to a large bowl, and pour half the melted chocolate over nuts. Stir until nuts are thoroughly coated. Transfer nuts onto prepared baking pan. Using two forks, separate nuts so none stick together. Return almonds to refrigerator until chocolate has set, about 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining almonds.
• Place cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar into two separate bowls. Toss half the nuts in cocoa and half in sugar, and gently tap off any excess powder. Store separately in airtight containers for up to 1 month.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND TREATS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 inch, square baking pan with heavy-duty foil, folding the foil over the edges of the pan.
• Put butter in pan and melt in oven. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla; stir to mix.
• Add cereal and stir with a spoon, then mix with fingers until thoroughly coated. Place waxed paper on top and press down gently but firmly.
• Bake for 25 minutes until entire surface is bubbly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and let stand for chips to soften.
• Spread chips, then sprinkle with almonds, pressing gently into chocolate. Let cool until just warm, then refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight before cutting.
• Using foil as a lifter, remove from pan and, without inverting (almond would peel off), peel off foil. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

SIMPLE CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Set a pot of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add a double boiler to the top of the pot and lower heat to a simmer.
• Add chocolate and coconut oil to the double boiler. Stir until chocolate is melted.
• Place a drip rack over a parchment-lined pan. Place almonds on top of the drip rack. Pour chocolate over the almonds. Allow chocolate to dry.
• Once dry, store almonds in a resealable container.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND DELUXE

Steps:

• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine 6 dinner rolls or 4 Texas rolls together and roll into a 10-inch circle. Repeat with remaining rolls to make another circle. Cover both circles with plastic wrap and let rest. In a blender, combine almond paste and egg whites and pulse on lowest setting to remove clumps. Pour into a bowl. Add powdered sugar gradually, stirring between each addition, until mixture is thick. Remove wrap from dough circles. On one, spread the almond mixture, leaving about 3-inches around the edges free of filling. Work quickly as almond filling has a tendency to spread. Top the filling with 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Brush the edges with beaten egg. Lay second circle of dough on top. Press edges together tightly to seal. Brush top of second circle with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining almonds and chocolate chips. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into wedges to serve.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND GRANOLA

Steps:

• Roughly chop the dates and add into a blender along with the boiling water. Cover and set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and lightly grease a large, rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Add the almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup to taste, oil, vanilla and salt to the blender and blitz until smooth (a few bits of dates is totally fine).
• Stir the oats and almonds together in a large bowl and add the cocoa mixture. Mix very well until evenly combined, then transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mixture into an even layer and bake until crisp and crumbly, stirring about halfway through, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Cool the granola to room temperature, then break any large chunks up and transfer to a resealable container and store at room temperature for up to 1 month. Serve with milk, on yogurt or enjoy out of hand.

DELUXE CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine milk, pudding mix, sour cream and extract. Whisk until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in pecans if desired. Spoon into four bowls. Top with pecan halves if desired.

CHOCOLATE ALMOND DELUXE

Steps:

• Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine 6 dinner rolls or 4 Texas rolls together and roll into a 10-inch circle. Repeat with remaining rolls to make another circle. Cover both circles with plastic wrap and let rest. In a blender, combine almond paste and egg whites and pulse on lowest setting to remove clumps. Pour into a bowl. Add powdered sugar gradually, stirring between each addition, until mixture is thick. Remove wrap from dough circles. On one, spread the almond mixture, leaving about 3-inches around the edges free of filling. Work quickly as almond filling has a tendency to spread. Top the filling with 1/2 cup almonds and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Brush the edges with beaten egg. Lay second circle of dough on top. Press edges together tightly to seal. Brush top of second circle with beaten egg and sprinkle with remaining almonds and chocolate chips. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 20-25 minutes. Cool and cut into wedges to serve.