Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE DIAMONDS

Category: Candy

2 cups chopped hazelnuts, almonds or unsalted dry-roasted peanuts, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Toast nuts (optional). In blender or food processor, process 1 1/2 cups nuts with sugar until nuts are ground. Combine ground nuts with 1/4 cup butter. Press mixture firmly on bottom of 9-inch square baking pan. Bake 18 minutes or until edges are golden.

In medium saucepan, over medium-low heat, bring condensed milk and 2 tbsp butter to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Stir in vanilla. Carefully spoon over hot crust. Bake 12 minutes or until golden.

Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand 2 minutes; spread chocolate evenly over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup nuts. Cool. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. To serve, cut into diamonds. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.