Oh my… Is it really the end of the year already? I must be having fun somewhere along the line because time sure is flying past me very quickly. It has been an extremely busy time lately; one would expect work to slow down a bit at this time of the year but it doesn’t seem to be the case at the moment at my workplace. To keep myself from going (more) insane there are social events happening left, right and centre that I attend to and as a result, I am normally run down at the end of the day.
Baking is suppose to be my time where I seek solace, but I haven’t been able to do so as I’d rather laze about doing nothing instead. However, I feel somewhat incomplete not making something, especially this time of the year, where I love to make edible gifts to share. So here’s a quick recipe for easy peasy chocolates to whip up for Christmas (or anytime really).
Recipe
Makes about 22 5cm clusters
230g silvered almonds (roughly)
300g milk chocolate (or use half white and half milk chocolate)
Extra chocolate for decorating, melted
- Preheat oven to 180C (360F).
- Evenly spread a layer of almonds on a baking tray and toast for 10 minutes until slightly golden.
- Melt chocolate and throw in almonds, stir gently to combine.
- Spoon tablespoonfuls of the chocolate/almond mixture onto baking paper.
- Decorate clusters with extra melted chocolate.
mmm i like the word clusters
Suze… even more than ‘nub’?
Ummm Phuoc… me likey and me wanty. Now.
These look so good! and so much better than chocolate covered almonds you can buy, because the chocolate ratio is higher 😛
Chocolate & almonds, just nice, always; and I like the idea of edible gifts ∞
Did you bake these last night???? after our late night picnic???
Wow – they seem really simple. I need to make something sweet for Xmas day sweeties so might give these a go.
Ooh! These are sexy! And how simple are they to make? Love the decorations too!
Great photo. Inspiration from your workshop?
I like that additional little drizzle of chocolate, looks easy and yummy.
Definitely going to make me some of these! Love any little treats that are simple to whip up!
‘Nub’ is the epitome of awesomewords!! As these are to awesomeclusters!
No, more baking less working!
Merry Christmas, Phuoc, and I hope you get to reclaim (some) sanity soon =)
Love the use of chocolate as gifts – the drizzle of different coloured choc on top makes it really special. Lovely idea!
Chocolatesuze: Hehe.. clusters..
Karen: They are soo delish! Mmmmm…
Kristy: I like the way you think! Higher choc ratio is definitely better!
Dario: Giving edible gifts is the best!
Isis: No I didn’t.. I’m not that crazy…
MelbaToast: Awesome!
Peter: Thanks! And they are addictive to eat as well!
Richard: Thanks! I try my best but it still won’t be the same..
Sylvie: Thanks!
Paula: Cool! Let me know how you go.
FFichiban: Hehe.. Thanks dude!
Mademoiselle délicieuse: I know.. I wish! Work is killing my life at the moment!
Sarah: Thanks! You can’t go wrong with chocolate; everyone loves chocolate.