Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Clusters

Name: Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Clusters
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 30
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 30 to 32 foil liners for candy; 250-g pkg dark chocolate chips, divided; 1 cup buttered or candied almonds, coarsely chopped; 1/4 tsp flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Prep Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr
Makes30 to 32

Melting the chocolate in 2 parts is essential to this recipe. It will prevent your chocolate from pooling and give it a smooth, firm shell.

Ingredients

30 to 32 foil liners for candy
250-g pkg dark chocolate chips, divided
1 cup buttered or candied almonds, coarsely chopped
1/4 tsp flaked sea salt, such as Maldon

Instructions

ARRANGE liners on a large baking sheet.
MICROWAVE 1 cup chocolate chips in a medium bowl on medium, stirring halfway, until melted, 1 to 2 min. Stir in remaining chocolate chips until melted and smooth, 1 to 2 min. Gently stir in almonds until just combined.
SPOON 1-tbsp portions into candy liners. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand in a cool place until firm, about 30 min.
Make-ahead tip: Clusters can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in a sealed container.