How To

How to Make Almond Bark

Contributor
By Willow Sidhe
eHow Contributing Writer
(0 Ratings)
Make Almond Bark
Make Almond Bark

Almond bark is a type of sheet candy made with chocolate and almonds or almond flavoring. Traditionally, there are two different types of almond bark--milk chocolate and white chocolate. However, you can use other ingredients to spice up the taste, if desired. This method yields about 1½ lbs. of white chocolate or milk chocolate almond bark. Use whichever you have on hand or the one you most prefer.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Whole almonds
  • Cookie sheet
  • White or milk chocolate chips
  • Butter
  • Microwave-safe dish
  • Parchment or wax paper
  • Rubber spatula
  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread 1 cup of whole almonds in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.

  2. Step 2

    Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven, and bake the almonds for five to 10 minutes or until slightly toasted. Remove from the oven and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Place 1 lb. of white or milk chocolate chips and 1 tbsp. of butter in a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for two to three minutes or until melted.

  4. Step 4

    Stir the toasted almonds into the melted chocolate mixture. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.

  5. Step 5

    Pour the almond bark mixture onto the paper-lined pan, and spread to the desired thickness using a rubber spatula. Make it as thick as you like, but as a general rule, about ¼ inch is ideal.

  6. Step 6

    Place the almond bark in the refrigerator for one to two hours or until set. Break into approximately 2-inch square pieces with your hands. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week before discarding.

Tips & Warnings
  • For a change of pace, try adding ½ white or milk chocolate chips and ½ butterscotch chips instead of all chocolate. Add a few drops of vanilla or almond extract to the melted chocolate for added flavor, if desired.

Post a Comment

Post a Comment

eHow Article: How to Make Almond Bark

  • Have you done this? Click here to let us know.
I Did This

Related Ads

Food & Drink
Bethenny Frankel,

Meet Bethenny Frankel eHow's Food & Drink Expert.

Get Free Food & Drink Newsletters

Copyright © 1999-2009 eHow, Inc. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.   en-US

eHow Food and Drink
eHow_eHow Food and Drink