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Creamy Almond Candy

"This easy to make almond candy would make an excellent gift."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (3)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 1/2 pounds
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds vanilla-flavored candy coating*
  • 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups whole almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt candy coating, sweetened condensed milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in almond extract, then almonds.
  2. Spread evenly into wax-paper-lined 15x10-inch jellyroll pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
  3. Turn onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into triangles or squares. Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature.

Footnotes

  • Microwave
  • In 2-quart glass measure, combine candy coating, EAGLE BRAND® and salt. Cook on HIGH (100% power) 3 to 5 minutes, stirring after each 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Proceed as above.
  • * Also called confectioners' coating

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 142 | Total Fat: 8.5g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by Need food fast   view full review
Used this recipe to add to my Christmas candy boxes. It has been a huge hit. I also made a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by ROWAN12   view full review
This is a good base recipe, but I made mine with peppermint extract and crushed candy canes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Nickie M.   view full review
Very good but I made a boo-boo. I bought smoked almonds...oh well, they tasted fine in the...

 

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