Chewy Cherry Almond Bark Food

CHERRY ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt coating, stir until smooth. Add cherries and almonds. Spread onto a foil-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces.

CRANBERRY ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• In a mocrowavable container, melt white chocolate at 70% power for 1 minute, then stir before microwaving at additional 10-to-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth, then repeat with the semisweet chocolate.
• Stir the almonds & cranberries into the white chocolate, & thinly spread this mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet.
• With a spoon, drizzle semisweet chocolate over the white chocolate, & then, with a knife, cut through the chocolate mixture to swirl the darker chocolate somewhat.
• Chill until firm, then break into pieces before refrigerating in an airtight container.

FRUIT AND NUT ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Melt almond bark in a double boiler.
• Have ready in a large bowl, the raisins, walnuts and chow mein noodles.
• Mix this altogether carefully; pour the melted bark over this and mix carefully.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.
• Let cool.

CHERRY ALMOND CHEWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and nuts if desired. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Place a cherry half in the center of each. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

AWESOME ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a 9"x 13" pan at 350 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Melt chocolate in a double boiler over hot, not boiling water stirring until smooth.
• Pour chocolate over almonds.
• Spread evenly and chill until hardened.
• Break into pieces and store in a cool place.

ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• Place almonds and butter in a 9-inch glass pie plate. Microwave on high (maximum power) 4 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until almonds are toasted, stirring twice during cooking. Set aside.
• Place chocolate in large microwave proof mixing bowl and microwave on high (maximum power) 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, or until softened. Stir in almonds and pour onto waxed paper lined baking sheet. Spread to desired thickness and refrigerate until set.
• Break into serving size peices.

HOMEMADE ALMOND BARK!

Steps:

• In 2 quart heavy saucepan,Combine sugar, milk, corn syrup, and salt.
• Cook,stirring constantly until sugar dissolves& mixture comes to a boil.
• Cook without stirring to soft ball stage (234).
• Remove from heat& add butter, do not stir.
• Let cool til lukewarm,& add vanilla.
• Beat until mixture thickens& spread is creamy.
• Add the toasted almonds.
• Spread about 1/2 inch thick on wax paper lined baking sheet.
• Let cool before break into pieces.

CHEWY CHERRY ALMOND BARK

Steps:

• In a small saucepan on low to medium heat, melt the chocolate with 1 tablespoon of the milk. Continue to add milk to the chocolate, 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully melted. The chocolate should have a smooth consistency.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Pour onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or into a parchment lined 8x8 inch pan. Smooth the melted mixture to a desired thickness and smoothness.
• Let cool in your refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes or until solid.
• Break into pieces and serve!