Description
Indulge in homemade Chocolate Covered Almonds with this simple recipe that features roasted almonds coated in smooth, melted chocolate. Perfect as a snack or a thoughtful gift, these treats combine the crunch of nuts with rich chocolate for a delightful flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Almonds
- 6½ ounces whole almonds (skinned or unskinned)
Chocolate
- 7 ounces good quality dark, milk, or a combination of chocolates, chopped
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate: Finely chop the chocolate into small pieces to ensure even melting and smooth texture.
- Roast the almonds: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread the almonds in a single layer on a plain cookie sheet and roast for 5-8 minutes. Remove immediately and transfer the almonds to a bowl to cool, avoiding leaving them on the hot sheet to prevent over-roasting.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt half of the chopped chocolate using a bain-marie or in the microwave, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each until completely smooth. Add the remaining chopped chocolate and stir until fully melted and glossy.
- Coat the almonds: Add the roasted almonds to the melted chocolate and stir well to coat each almond evenly. Using a fork, remove almonds one at a time, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Set the chocolate-covered almonds: Place the coated almonds individually on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until the chocolate is firm.
- Optional almond clusters: For almond clusters, use a large spoon to combine 5-6 coated almonds into mounds and place them on the lined cookie sheet before chilling.
- Enjoy: Once firm, serve and enjoy your homemade chocolate covered almonds.
Notes
- Making homemade Chocolate Covered Almonds is easy and makes a great gift!
- Roasting the almonds enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Use a good quality chocolate for the best taste and texture.
- Be careful not to over-roast almonds to avoid bitterness.
- Store finished almonds in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 376 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
