Almond Chocolate Rocks

250g almond sticks
100g chocolate (milk, dark or white, depending on personal preference)

1. Roast almond sticks.
2. Place almond sticks on a baking tray and roast them in a pre-heated oven of 180 degree C till they are golden brown.
3. Allow to cool before storing them in an airtight container.
4. Melt chocolate over a bowl of warm water or in a microwave oven at low temperature. You can also leave the chocolate to melt at room temperature. Note: Never heat chocolate at warmer than body temperature as the taste will become bitter.
5. When ready, mix almond sticks and chocolate together.
6. Using two teaspoons, scoop little rock-like heaps onto a tray lined with baking paper.
7. Allow these 'rocks' to cool till chocolates solidifies.
8. Store in an airtight container.

Text: Maureen Koh
Extracted from Family:March 2005