This is a favorite candy of ours and so easy to make!
You can use any kind of nut you like, too.
First melt 1.5 pounds of almond bark in the microwave.
In a separate bowl, melt 6 ounces chocolate chips
and 1 square of unsweetened chocolate.
The amounts are different in my photos because I was making
one and a half batches for gift giving.
Stir 16 ounces of cocktail peanuts into the almond bark.
Then add the chocolate on top.
If you want them to be totally chocolate, stir all together.
To get a marbled effect, do not stir the chocolate but simply
start spooning teaspoon size candies onto parchment paper.
When the candies are fully hardened they are ready to eat!
Isn't this a sweet vintage Christmas plate?
Yes, I pulled it from the auction trash earlier this year!
I was excited to bring it out and use it this season!
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nice....love the swirl...makes a nice presentation...but i bet flavor as well...our fav is peanut butter log....mmm....go through that pretty quick....
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever had that! But any peanut butter candy would be yummy! :)
DeleteUnbelievable!
ReplyDeletepretty, huh? And really so easy! Very fast, too. I make them every year.
DeleteBetsy!!!!these sounds and look amazing; really delicious and of course I envy your plate oh dear is brautiful!:)
ReplyDeleteI knew you'd love the plate!
DeleteAah! You really know me; I love this plate!!
DeleteI have had these before and they are delicious!
ReplyDeleteyes, they are. I was glad to give them away so I wouldn't be munching on them!
DeleteMmmmm your blog is decadent!
ReplyDeleteI feel guilty now cause I haven't done any cooking for Christmas yet.
Every one is far away so we don;t have many people to celebrate with.
You are lucky to have a full house. :)
I gave it all away! ha. I think we're going to have a simple dessert for Christmas, instead!
DeleteAuction trash always comes in handy
ReplyDeleteAnd does look just dandy
But who knows with me
No food under my tree
buying you food would not be fun
Deleteand would leave me rather glum
Chicken nuggets? What fun is that?
and they would thaw in no time flat.
hahahahaa......
haha I don't eat those
DeleteAs they could cause me woes
Just chicken and veggies on display
Is all that go in me at my bay
I will take a tin full, please...
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Linda :o)
If you lived close, I'd deliver it myself! :)
DeleteSo there is no cooking...only melting?? I love the looks of the swirls, but didn't know what almond bark is..will have to google that.
ReplyDeleteWe just got home from a Marvelous Christmas Concert, full orchestra and Choir at a large Church in our area. Oh the music is still ringing in my hears...so beautiful.
Almond bark is in the baking section of your grocery...with the chocolate chips, etc. It's great melted and poured over a mix of pretzels, popcorn, rice chex and peanuts, too!
DeleteBetsy, your edible creations always look delicious but this looks especially yummy!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you and The Mister! 29 years is amazing. Kudos to you both.
Thanks, Yuji! 29 sounds like an eternity! haha...we're getting old, I'm telling you! :)
DeleteYes, I love the plate! How could anyone consider that as 'trash'? I'll have visions of the candy the rest of the day :)
ReplyDeletethat's what I say almost every auction! How could they? haha.
DeleteI am swooning for all that chocolate!!! Yay!! Take care
ReplyDeletex
It's a good thing it didn't all stay here...I wouldn't be able to stay out of it!
DeleteYES, that IS a great vintage plate!! So glad you salvaged it from the trash bin!! and YUM! I'd love to have that cute plate sitting next to my coffee right now. blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeletechocolate for breakfast...you're my kind of girl! haha.
DeleteI love that marbled effect. And the wonderful plate...what a treasure.
ReplyDeleteit was very fun using that plate! :)
DeleteGorgeous candy - plate too. I sooo enjoy eating and making easy recipes like this one. YUMMM!!!
ReplyDeletetastes so much better than anything you can buy, doesn't it? And you're right...fun to make!
DeleteDear Betsy Happy Anniversary!! what amazing 29 years!!! Oh MY is a lot! congrats to you and the Mr., hope you have a wonderful dinner:)
ReplyDeletethanks, gloria...I know! 29 years is forever! LOL....
DeleteOMY is true LOL
DeleteThe bark looks wonderful and this dish is adorable! I love vintage Christmas images of Santa Claus!
ReplyDeletethanks, Pat...I'm really enjoying that little plate!
DeleteHAPPY ANNIVERSARY....
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you and the Mr....
How lovely...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
ps...it pays to read the sidebar...eh Gloria?
thanks, dear!
DeleteHappy Anniversary to you and the Mr.! Hope your celebration dinner was lovely! Best wishes and Blessings for the next year(s) :)
ReplyDeletethank you! Dinner was wonderful.
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