Chocolate Almond Bark

Mr. Food

Makes: 1
Chilling Time: 1 hr
Cooking Time: 2 min

What You'll Need:

• 2 cups (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (see Tip)
• 1/3 cup (2 ounces) white baking chips

What To Do:

1. In a medium microwaveable bowl, microwave milk chocolate chips with shortening on high power 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in almonds.
    
2.  Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray. Pour in mixture. 
    
3. Place white baking chips in a heavy-duty resealable plastic storage bag and microwave on high power about 45 seconds, or until chips are melted. Knead chips until smooth. Snip a tiny bit off a corner of the bag and drizzle white chocolate over milk chocolate in pan. Using a knife, swirl white chocolate through milk chocolate.
    
4. Chill about 1 hour, or until set. Remove foil, gently place almond bark on a cutting board, and cut into pieces with a knife.

Notes:

To toast the almonds, place them on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven 3 to 5 minutes, or just until golden. Watch them carefully to avoid burning.