Creamy Almond Candy

Creamy Almond Candy

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Prep: 10Min.

Cook: 0Min.

Yield: 3 1/4 pounds

Calories: 110/serv

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 pound vanilla-flavored candy coating*

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1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk

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1/8 teaspoon salt

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1 teaspoon almond extract

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3 cup (about 1 pound) whole almonds, toasted**

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving Size 1 of 52 pieces
Calories Per Serving 110
Total Fat 7g
Calories From Fat 60g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 15mg
Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugar 9g
Protein 2g
Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%, Calcium 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 2%.

Instructions

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MELT candy coating, sweetened condensed milk and salt in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in almond extract, then almonds.

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SPREAD evenly into wax paper-lined 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm.

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TURN onto cutting board. Peel off paper; cut into triangles or squares. Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature.

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MICROWAVE METHOD

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COMBINE candy coating, sweetened condensed milk and salt in 2-quart glass measure. Microwave on HIGH (100% power) 3 to 5 minutes, stirring after each 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Proceed as above.

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*Also called confectioners’ coating.

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** To toast almonds, spread in single layer in heavy-bottomed skillet. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned. Remove from skillet immediately. Cool before using.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Serving Size 1 of 52 pieces
Calories Per Serving 110
Total Fat 7g
Calories From Fat 60g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 15mg
Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugar 9g
Protein 2g
Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%, Calcium 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Iron 2%.

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