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Chopping nuts
 
If you need large nut pieces, simply break nuts like pecans or walnuts with your fingers. For finer pieces, use a knife or chopping bowl. Almonds may be chopped in a blender or food processor, 1/2 c. at a time for 30 seconds on high speed.
 

Place nuts in a zip lock bag and pound with a mallet or the bottom of a small sauce pan.