Instructions

  1. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil, grease foil.
  2. Mix sugar and milk in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, add butter and stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Without stirring, boil for 5 minutes.
  3. Over low heat, add chocolate and almond extract. Stir, then whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in dried cherries and toasted almonds.
  5. Pour mixture into pan. Refrigerate 2 hours until firm.
  6. Invert pan, peel off foil and cut in 1 inch squares.
  7. Tip: To toast almonds, spread in single layer on cookie sheet. Bake in 350 oven for 5-10 minutes, shaking pan occasionally until they begin to brown.
  8. Very tasty and pretty.