Chocolate Covered Almonds and Cranberries

Growing up, we had plenty of almonds...I remember picking the almonds in the hot sun, I remember the itchy feeling from the almond trees.

The thing is, almonds are good for you (pretty much like any other nut).

I am very blessed that when my parents come, they replenish my almond stash.

Here is a traditional recipe of Southern Italian chocolate covered almonds...with a spin.
Cranberries.

The ingredients of the chocolate covered almonds and cranberries are very simple: 10oz. chocolate
2c. almonds
1c. cranberries

See, recipes are usually pretty simple around here.

Dark chocolate is best, dark Swiss chocolate even better.

Toast the almonds in a 350 oven for 10-15 minutes.

Melt the chocolate in a "double boiler"...aka, 1 small pot with chocolate pieces over 1 large pot with boiling water.

When the chocolate is melted, 

add the toasted almonds and the cranberries.

Spoon it out onto a sheet of aluminum foil and let it cool. (you can put in the fridge to speed up the process)

Yum

A dessert that is good for you.

I am adding this to our New Year's Eve Menu.

Stay Frugal,

Daniela

Linking to
Debbiedoo's
Between Naps on the Porch
twelveOeight
Savvy Southern Style
Stone Gable
The Shabby Creek Cottage
It's Overflowing