Salted Caramel Almond Clusters

Directions

• Add almonds to a small skillet. Toast on medium-low heat until fragrant. 
• Remove and set aside. If using store-bought roasted almonds, skip this step.
• Add unwrapped caramel candies and cream to a microwaveable bowl. 
• Heat on high in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until mixture is smooth. Set aside.
• Add chopped chocolate to a microwaveable bowl. 
• Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate mixture is melted and smooth.
• Add 1 tablespoon of melted caramel 3” apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
• Press 5-6 roasted almonds into the caramel. 
• Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate on top of the almonds and caramel. 
• Top with flaked sea salt or coarse pink sea salt.
•  If using store-bought lightly salted roasted almonds, skip the sea salt.
• Set the cookie sheet in the refrigerator to set for about 20 minutes.