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      Title: Toasted Almond Confections
 Categories: Candies, Holiday, Gifts
      Yield: 4 Logs
 
      7 oz Jar marshmallow cream
     16 oz Pkg powdered sugar; sifted
      1 tb Milk
    1/4 ts Almond extract
     14 oz Package caramels; unwrapped
      2 tb Water
  1 1/2 c  Almonds; toasted, chopped,
           - up to 2 c
 
  Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; beat at low
  speed with an electric mixer until well blended, stopping often
  scrape sides of bowl. Mixture will be dry.
  
  Divide mixture into 4 portions. Shape each portion into a 6" log.
  Wrap in plastic wrap, and chill 2 to 3 hours.
  
  Combine caramels and water in top of a double boiler; bring water
  to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until caramels melt, stirring
  often.
  
  Unwrap each log; dip in caramel, and roll in almonds. Wrap in wax
  paper or aluminum foil; chill 1 hour. Cut into 1/4" slices to
  serve. Wrapped, uncut logs can be stored in refrigerator or frozen
  up to 1 month.
 
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