Triple-Almond Haystack Wreath

Place candy coating in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 30 seconds. In a small bowl, stir together the almond butter and almond flavoring. Add almond butter mixture to melted candy coating; stir well. Add noodles and almonds; stir until well coated.

Mound mixture onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper; spread into a 10-inch ring. (For smaller gift-giving wreaths, make three separate mounds and shape into 6 1/2-inch rings. Or, for traditional haystack cookies, drop mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.) If desired, garnish with red candies.

Chill 30 minutes or until very firm. Carefully peel waxed paper away from cooled wreath. If desired, tie a red ribbon around wreath for decoration. Slice with a serrated knife. Store in the refrigerator.