Candy Cane Bark
Posted by Gram’Cracker at recipegoldmine.com 11/16/2001 3:33 pm
1 pound Guittard’s white chocolate (or other
good quality white chocolate)
1 cup toasted almonds
1 cup crushed candy canes or starlight mints
Microwave the chocolate on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave another 20 to 30 seconds to finish melting.
Stir in the almonds and the candy. Spread out onto a piece of wax paper to desired thickness. Cool and break into pieces.
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A collection of nostalgic treats for that child of the 60's. Each box contains more than 30 pieces of candy.