Chocolate-covered Almonds

Health Tips
A one-and-a-half ounce handful of almonds is a leading source of vitamin E and magnesium and offers protein, fiber, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Almonds are the leading source of monounsaturated fat among America's most consumed nuts. Of the 14 grams of total fat found in one ounce of almonds, about 64 percent is monounsaturated. This "good" fat plays a role in helping almonds lower harmful cholesterol just as effectively as expensive drugs, according to a recent study published by the American Heart Association.

Ingredients
Almonds, sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk, chocolate liquor, lecithin (added as an emulsifier), vanillin (an artificial flavoring) and confectioner's glaze

Preparation
Mix almonds,sugar, water in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat forabout 5 minutes until mixture has a sandy texture and coats the almonds.(While stirring, push mixture up the sides to make sugar crystalize.)Spread almonds on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper andfreeze.Warm chocolate until just melted (about 88 F).Put almonds into a bowl andpour 1/2 of the chocolate in and mix vigoriously to keep almonds fromclumping together. Add the rest of the chocolate and continue to stiruntil almonds are well coated.Roll almonds in powdered sugar to coat.