Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe

Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Put chopped almonds In a skillet. Cook stirring often over medium high heat until golden brown. Remove from heat.

In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water melt chocolate chips and shortening until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 the toasted almonds. Spread onto the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and chill 30 minutes or until solid. Break into bite-size pieces to serve.