Choco-Almond Confections

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCO-ALMOND CONFECTIONS

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Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 c Blue Diamond Chopped Natural
-Almonds, toasted
1 oz Squares milk chocolate
1/2 c Orange juice
1/2 c Granulated sugar
3 c Crushed lemon, orange, or
-vanilla wafers
2 tb Curacao or orange juice

The positively elegant "very adult" confection is from
Blue Diamond.

In blender or food processor, finely grind 1/4 cup of
the almonds; set aside. Combine chocolate with orange
juice and sugar in saucepan. Cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and
chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and mix in
crushed wafers, Curacao and the chopped almonds. Chill
mixture at least one hour. Form into small balls; roll
in the ground almonds. Refrigerate in air-tight
container for several days for best flavor to develop.
Makes about 3 dozen.



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