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Chocolate Covered Almonds

Making homemade Chocolate Covered Almonds is easy and makes a great gift! They’re better than store-bought ones!

Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6½ ounces whole almonds (skinned or not)
  • 7 ounces chocolate (good quality dark, milk or a combination)

Instructions

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  1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. 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

Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 462mg (13%) 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

% 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.