Chocolate Almond Bark

Makes 1 pound

Ingredients1/2 cup chopped almonds2 cups milk chocolate chips1 tablespoon shortening

Directions  1 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.  2 In a 2 quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening medium low heat, until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup of toasted almonds.