Matcha Almonds

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 8 ounces unblanched almonds
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into small pieces
• ½ teaspoon matcha (powdered green tea) or more to taste

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    552 calories; 38 grams fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 21 grams monounsaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 48 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 36 grams sugars; 13 grams protein; 5 milligrams cholesterol; 4 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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About 3/4 pound

Preparation

1. Combine the sugar and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan and slowly heat to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook sugar syrup until it reaches 240 degrees, or to soft-ball stage. Add almonds and stir to coat. Add the butter and remove from the heat. Stir until the almonds are glazed with syrup. Cook over medium-low heat until little liquid is left in the pan.
2. Add the chocolate and heat until it melts and almonds are completely coated. Set aside to cool.
3. When almonds are cool, dust from on high with the matcha to coat evenly.

15 minutes