Top Chocolate Covered Nuts Recipes

Chocolate covered nuts are so popular February 25 has been designated as National Chocolate Covered Nut Day. There are lots of recipes for making chocolate covered nuts and chocolate peanut clusters. With most recipes, there’s flexibility with the variety of nuts and the type of chocolate used. To roast or not to roast is also a matter of personal preference.

Almonds and Cashews

To coat 8 ounces of chocolate covered almonds, you’ll need 6 ounces of dark chocolate. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. You can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments. When the chocolate is melted, use a slotted spoon to dip several cashews into the chocolate. Let the chocolate drip off then place the nuts on the baking sheet to harden. You can also use this method for preparing chocolate covered pecans and chocolate covered cashews. You can use dark chocolate or milk chocolate. Adding a sprinkling of lemon zest to white chocolate covered almonds or sea salt to dark chocolate covered cashews enhances their flavor.

Peanuts

Chocolate covered peanuts and chocolate peanut clusters are very popular snacks, party treats, and gift ideas. Chocolate covered peanuts can be made using the same melting, dipping, and hardening process used for cashews and almonds. Spices can be added to diversify the flavor. Cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and chili powder are a few ways to make spiced chocolate covered peanuts. White chocolate peanut clusters are fun, easy-to-prepare, no-bake treats kids and adults enjoy.

Pecans

Chocolate covered pecans are a delicious snack. They are easy to prepare and can quickly disappear once made. Begin by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F. While it’s preheating, melt 2 Tbsp of butter in the microwave. When butter is melted, mix pecan halves in the melted butter and stir to coat. Place butter pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool. Melt 1 cup of milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments. Add 1 tsp. of coconut oil to the melted chocolate. Stir. Add roasted pecans to the chocolate mixture and stir to coat. Place individual coated pecan halves on clean parchment paper and let the chocolate harden.