Chocolate Covered Almonds
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Chocolate Covered Almonds
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Making homemade Chocolate Covered Almonds is easy and makes a great gift! They’re better than store-bought ones!
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Ingredients
- 6½ ounces almond whole, skinned or not
- 7 ounces dark chocolate good quality; or milk chocolate or combination
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Place the almonds on a plain cookie sheet in a single layer, roast for 5-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and place in a small bowl, let cool. Do not leave the almonds on the hot cookie sheet or they will continue to bake.
- Melt half the chocolate either bain-marie or with the microwave (If you do it in the microwave, melt it in 30 second intervals and stir between each one until the chocolate is smooth). Add the remaining chopped chocolate to the bowl and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the almonds to the melted chocolate and stir to coat them. Move the almonds one at a time with a fork, let the chocolate drip to remove any excess. Place the covered almonds on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Place in the fridge for approximately 1-2 hours or until firm. Enjoy!
- You can also make almond clusters, using a large spoon (table or soup spoon) combine 5-6 almonds into a mound and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
Notes
- You don’t have to roast the nuts, but they taste a lot better when they are roasted. The heat draws out their natural oils which makes them more flavorful.
- Yes, you can make chocolate covered peanuts or make chocolate nut clusters with a mix of roasted nuts, including cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts and Brazil nuts. You can use roasted almonds from the store if you want to save time. Use unsalted ones or, if you like a sweet and salty treat, dry salted roasted almonds. Or try sprinkling some flaky sea salt over them before you chill them in the refrigerator.
- Store the chocolate covered almonds in an airtight container and they will keep for up to two weeks at room temperature. They can also be frozen in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
462mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
13IU
(0%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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