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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 extrct
    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-inch
 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-inch slices to
 serve. (Wrapped, uncut logs can be stored in refrigerator or frozen
 up to 1 month.)

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