Caramels with Licorice

Requires a minimum of 4 hours refrigeration time.

Mix everything together (except the almonds and dark chocolate) in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, but not too vigorously. Add the finely chopped almonds. (I prefer to chop them by hand.) Boil for about 20 minutes, or until a drop becomes hard when it is dropped into a glass of water.

Line a small mold (5 inches x 5 inches) with cling film and add the mixture. Put it in the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.

Cut it into your preferred size squares and coat with melted, dark chocolate. Store in the fridge.