Ingredients
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
48 almonds, toasted and coarsly
1 chopped
24 fresh figs, halved
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350. In a small mixing bowl, combine the chips,
mint, and almonds, stirring well. Press a bit of this mixture into
each fig half. Lightly spray or wipe a baking sheet with vegetable
oil. Place the figs on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Servings: 48 halves
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Categories: Chocolate; Dessert
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