Sliwka Naleczowska W Czekoladzie -- Polish Chocolate Plums

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 24 prunes, pitted (dried plums)
• 24 whole almonds, toasted
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• crushed nuts, for decorating (optional)

Recipe

• line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or waxed paper.
• microwave the chocolate until melted, stirring after every 45 seconds to prevent overheating.
• stir until the chocolate is smooth, and allow it to sit and cool slightly while you prepare the prunes.
• insert the almonds into the centers of the prunes, one nut per prune.
• dip each of the prunes into the chocolate, submerging it completely.
• remove from the chocolate, dragging the bottom along the lip of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate.
• place candy on the prepared baking sheet and, if desired, sprinkle the top with crushed nuts while the chocolate is still wet.
• once all of the prunes are on the baking sheet, refrigerate it for 30 minutes to set the chocolate, then serve.
• store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.