Chocolate Almond Crisps * Part 1 Of 2

Directions

1. 1

   KAREN PHILLIPS CBTX40A--------------------------- ---------------------------ALMOND MERINGUE CRISPS--------------------------- 3/4 c Sliced

2. 2

   broken into 1/2-oz pcs

3. 3

   7 T Heavy cream 1 t Granulated sugar 1 t Unsalted butter EQUIPMENT: Measuring cup, measuring spoons, 2 baking sheets, food processor with me

4. 4

   Lightly toast the almonds on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for 5 minutes

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature

6. 6

   Reduce the oven temperature to 225 degrees

7. 7

   In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, coarsely process the toasted almonds with 2 tablespoons of sugar into pieces 1/8

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   Set aside until needed