Description
Delicious homemade chocolate covered almonds made with roasted whole almonds coated in smooth melted dark, milk, or a combination of chocolates. Perfect as a snack or a thoughtful gift, these treats are simple to make and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Almonds
- 6½ ounces whole almonds (skinned or not)
Chocolate
- 7 ounces good quality chocolate (dark, milk, or a combination)
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate: Chop the chocolate into small pieces to ensure even and quick melting.
- 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 them from the hot pan immediately and transfer to a small bowl to cool, preventing overbaking.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt half of the chopped chocolate either by bain-marie or in the microwave. If using the microwave, heat in 30-second intervals stirring in between until smooth. Then add the remaining chopped chocolate and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Coat the almonds: Add the cooled almonds to the melted chocolate and stir to coat evenly. Lift the almonds one by one with a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Set the chocolate: Place the coated almonds on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until the chocolate is firm.
- Optional clusters: For almond clusters, combine 5-6 coated almonds into small mounds using a large spoon and place them on the parchment to set.
Notes
- Making homemade chocolate covered almonds is easy and makes a fantastic gift.
- Roasting the almonds enhances their flavor and crunch.
- Using high-quality chocolate improves the final taste significantly.
- Letting excess chocolate drip off prevents clumpy coatings.
- Store finished almonds in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best 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
