Chocolate Covered Almonds

Directions

1. 1
   Mix almonds, sugar, water in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat for about 5 minutes until mixture has a sandy texture and coats the almonds.
2. 2
   (While stirring, push mixture up the sides to make sugar crystalize.)
3. 3
   Spread almonds on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper and freeze.
4. 4
   Warm chocolate until just melted (about 88F).
5. 5
   Put almonds into a bowl and pour 1/2 of the chocolate in.
6. 6
   Mix vigorously to keep almonds from clumping together.
7. 7
   Add the rest of the chocolate and continue to stir until almonds are well coated.
8. 8
   Roll almonds in powdered sugar to coat.