Have you ever wondered how to make Chocolate Covered Almonds? Here is a step-by-step recipe that will have you saying goodbye to commercial and hello to homemade! Perfect for holiday gift giving.
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Introduction
Are you looking for DIY food gifts?
Some of my favorite homemade food gifts to make are these Cocoa Dusted Almonds and this Easy Chocolate Bark Recipe.
The combination of almonds and chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is a creative and unique way to say thank you.
Today, I’m excited to share another wonderful no-bake chocolate recipe with only two ingredients.
Let’s get started, shall we?
How to make chocolate-covered almonds
The first thing we will do is line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Although the roasting of the almonds is optional, it elevates the taste of this chocolate treat. Allow to cool down to room temperature before proceeding with the recipe.
Over medium heat, bring a small pot of water to a simmer. Place the chocolate (4 ounces) in a heatproof bowl over the pot.
When the chocolate is almost completely melted, remove the pan and the bowl from the heat and stir to finish melting. Note: If using the microwave, heat in 30 seconds intervals.
Quickly add the almonds (1 cup) and stir to coat completely.
Using 2 forks, pick up one almond at a time and transfer it to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Remove as much excess chocolate as possible. Repeat this step until all the almonds have been transferred.
When placing the chocolate-covered almonds on the sheet, keep them separate otherwise, they will stick together when the chocolate dries.
Allow to air dry for about 1 hour. Once dry, peel them off the parchment paper and enjoy.
Chocolate-covered almonds tips and recipe notes
- Always use fresh and unsalted almonds. Whole natural almonds and nothing else. Use a high-quality nut to get a high-quality final product.
- Toasting the almonds creates a crunchier texture, bringing out their flavor.
- Double dipping is possible if you want a thicker chocolate coating. Repeat the dipping process after the first layer dries.
Variations
- As an option, sprinkle with sea salt. If you like the sweet and salty flavors, sprinkle some sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
- For a vegan variation, use vegan chocolate.
- Feel free to use other nuts in this recipe -pecans, walnut halves, Brazil nuts, cashews, peanuts, or even macadamia nuts are all great variations.
- Spice it up! For a smoky chocolate flavor, grind some chili flakes into a powder and add them to the melted chocolate.
FAQ
To make this chocolate snack, you can use bittersweet, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate.
Yes, but the final product has the potential to have streaks. Still delicious but not as pretty to look at.
Overheating and/or using chocolate with excess moisture (previously frozen/cold chocolate) are potential causes. This is referred to as chocolate bloom.
Yes. Place 3-4 chocolate almonds piled together on the parchment paper. For more details, here is a recipe for making chocolate almonds clusters.
If you have the time, chocolate-covered roasted almonds provide a superior flavor with a crunch.
Scatter the whole almonds in a small roasting pan and place in a preheated oven (350°F) for about 6-8 minutes. Shake the pan occasionally to prevent scorching the nuts.
Store them in a mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you’d like to extend their shelf life, freeze them in an airtight container for up to one month.
For this recipe, there are 94 calories per tablespoon of chocolate-covered almonds. A tablespoon can hold 4-5 almonds.
Melted chocolate recipes
Once you have made your chocolate-covered almonds, you may have some leftover chocolate. Put it to good use by making some delicious melted chocolate recipes.
Anise Biscotti
Make chocolate-dipped anise biscotti by half-immersing one side in melted chocolate for a decadent treat.
Here are a few more ideas for you to try:
- Chocolate-covered pretzels: Dip pretzel rods in melted chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt for a salty-sweet treat.
- Mix with nuts or dried fruit to make chocolate clusters.
- Another no-bake chocolate recipe is to make dark chocolate bark with different combinations of ingredients like pumpkin seeds and roasted nuts.
- Drizzle it over popcorn.
Recipe origins
When my kids were younger, I always looked for creative ways to use all the chocolate they would get at Halloween and Easter.
Combining it with nuts transformed a simple chocolate treat into a slightly more nutritious snack.
As a gentle reminder, be mindful of how many of these chocolate almonds you eat at once, as they are very addictive!
THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She Loves Biscotti community, where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.
Ciao for now,
Maria
★★★★★ If you have made this dark chocolate almonds recipe, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!
Recipe
Chocolate Covered Almonds: Step-by-Step Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds whole, unsalted, roasted (optional)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (70%) 113 grams
Instructions
- Line a standard baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Break the dark chocolate into little pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Set a bowl of chocolate over a pot of water. Ensure water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Bring a pot of water to a simmer.
- When the chocolate is almost completely melted, remove it from heat and stir to finish melting.
- Combine and stir to completely coat the almonds with the melted chocolate.
- Using a fork or a dipping tool, Transfer the evenly coated chocolate almonds to parchment paper one by one and in a single layer, keeping them separate. Remove as much excess chocolate as possible.
- Continue in this manner until all the almonds have been transferred.
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Notes
- Always use fresh and unsalted almonds. Whole natural almonds and nothing else. Use a high-quality nut to get a high-quality final product.
- As an option, sprinkle with sea salt. If you like the sweet and salty flavors, sprinkle some sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
Nutrition
This post was originally published on June 6, 2019, and republished on November 25, 2022, with updated content. Thanks for sharing.
Lupe
Did you toast the almonds or you did them raw
Maria
Thanks for your interest Lupe. Although the roasting of the almonds is optional, it elevates the taste of this chocolate treat. I used roasted almonds.