Chocolate Diamonds

Name: Chocolate Diamonds
Ingredients: 2 cups hazelnuts or 2 cups almonds or 2 cups unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped; 14 cup sugar; 14 cup butter, melted; 1 (300 ml) caneagle brand sweetened condensed milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1 cup milk chocolate pieces

7 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 cups hazelnuts or 2 cups almonds or 2 cups unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
14 cup sugar
14 cup butter, melted
1 (300 ml) caneagle brand sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate pieces

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350F Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
2

Toast nuts if desired.
3

In food processor, finely grind 1 1/2 cups nuts with sugar.
4

Combine melted butter; press firmly on bottom of prepared dish.
5

Bake in preheated oven 18 minutes or until edges are golden.
6

Meanwhile bring sweetened condensed milk and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens.
7

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla Spoon over hot crust.
8

Bake 12 minutes or until golden.
9

Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chunks.
10

Let stand 2 minutes; spread chocolate evenly over top.
11

Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
12

Cool on wire rack; refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
13

Cut into diamonds or squares.
14

Refrigerate or freeze in airtight containers.