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 gift giving.
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.
Let’s get started, shall we?
How to Make Chocolate Covered Almonds:
The first thing we are going to do is line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
Although the roasting of the almonds is optional, it really elevates the taste of this chocolate treat. Allow to cool down to room temperature before proceeding with the recipe.
Quickly add the almonds (1 cup) and stir to coat completely.
Using 2 forks, pick up one almond at a time and transfer 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. For longer storage, place in an airtight jar and keep at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Chocolate Covered Almonds Tips and Recipe Notes:
- Always use fresh and unsalted almonds. Whole natural almonds and nothing else. Use a high quality nut in order to get a high quality final product.
- As an option, sprinkle with sea salt. If you like the sweet and salty combination of flavors, sprinkle some sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
Can any chocolate be used? Yes. Bittersweet, semi-sweet or milk chocolate can be used to make this chocolate snack.
Can I use chocolate chips? Yes, but the final product has the potential to have streaks. Still delicious but not as pretty to look at.
Why did my melted chocolate turn white? Overheating the chocolate and/or using chocolate with excess moisture (previously frozen/cold chocolate) are potential causes. This is referred to as chocolate bloom.
Can I make chocolate nut clusters? Yes. Simply place 3-4 chocolate almonds piled together on the parchment paper.
Can I use roasted almonds? Yes, in fact if you have the time, chocolate covered roasted almonds provides a superior flavor with a crunch.
How do I roast almonds? 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.
How do I store these chocolates? Place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for about 2 weeks.
Origins of the recipe for Chocolate Covered Almonds:
When my kids were younger, I was always looking for creative ways to use up all the chocolate they would get at Halloween and Easter.
Combining it with nuts transformed a simple chocolate treat into a snack that was slightly more nutritious.
As a gentle reminder, do be mindful as to how many of these you eat at once as they are very addictive!
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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!
Chocolate Covered Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds whole, unsalted, roasted (optional)
- 14 ounces dark chocolate (70%) 400 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 bowl of chocolate over pot of water. Ensure water does not touch the bottom of the bowl.
- Bring a pot of water to a simmer.
- When chocolate is almost completely melted, remove from heat and stir to finish melting.
- Combine and stir to completely coat the almonds with the melted chocolate.
- Using 2 forks, pick up one almond at a time and transfer to the parchment lined baking sheet. Remove as much excess chocolate as possible.
- Continue in this manner until all the almonds have been transferred. Separate the
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Notes
- Always use fresh and unsalted almonds. Whole natural almonds and nothing else. Use a high quality nut in order to get a high quality final product.
- As an option, sprinkle with sea salt. If you like the sweet and salty combination of flavors, sprinkle some sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
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Sandra Purrenhage says
Can I microwave the chocolate instead?
Maria says
Great question Sandra. Tempering the chocolate creates a shiny surface. That being said, you can still microwave the chocolate, just make sure to give it a stir every 15 seconds or so to prevent it from burning. Thanks for stopping by, appreciate it.
Teresa says
Do you remove the brown skin before coating?
Maria says
I leave the skin on. Thanks for stopping by Teresa.
Nellie says
Love this recipe – so good & so simple. If make clusters instead of individual almonds it doesn’t take much time to make. And you are right, they are addictive. Thanks for the recipe
Maria says
My pleasure Nellie. So simple to make these at home… glad you are enjoying them. Thanks so much for taking the time to share you experience with these chocolate covered almonds.
Val says
These look so addictive! Can’t wait to try this recipe… chocolate and almonds are such a great combination! Thanks so much!
Maria says
I absolutely agree! These chocolate covered almonds are so delicious! Thanks for stopping by Val.