Chocolate Almond Bark

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups chopped almonds
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

1. 1

   Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.

2. 2

   Toast chopped almonds in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden brown. Set aside.

3. 3

   Place chocolate chips and shortening into a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water until melted and smooth. Off heat, stir in ½ toasted almonds. Spread into the prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining ½ almonds. Chill until solid, about 30 minutes. Break into bite-sized pieces to serve.