SIMPLE CHOCOLATE-COVERED ALMONDS
Almonds are a wholesome snack and adding chocolate can also satisfy a chocolate craving.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Ingredients Nuts and Seed Recipes Almond Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Set a pot of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add a double boiler to the top of the pot and lower heat to a simmer.
- Add chocolate and coconut oil to the double boiler. Stir until chocolate is melted.
- Place a drip rack over a parchment-lined pan. Place almonds on top of the drip rack. Pour chocolate over the almonds. Allow chocolate to dry.
- Once dry, store almonds in a resealable container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 38.6 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS
These are a treat for all seasons. Sprinkle a few on ice cream or eat on their own as a midday snack.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toast almonds for 15 minutes on a baking sheet. Line two baking pans with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, toasted almonds, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar becomes golden and granular and almonds are completely coated and separated. Pour nuts onto prepared pans. Chill in freezer, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place chocolate in a medium bowl; place bowl over simmering water until melted. Transfer half the chilled almonds to a large bowl, and pour half the melted chocolate over nuts. Stir until nuts are thoroughly coated. Transfer nuts onto prepared baking pan. Using two forks, separate nuts so none stick together. Return almonds to refrigerator until chocolate has set, about 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining almonds.
- Place cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar into two separate bowls. Toss half the nuts in cocoa and half in sugar, and gently tap off any excess powder. Store separately in airtight containers for up to 1 month.
ALMOND AND CHOCOLATE CLUSTERS
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 24 clusters
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease the mini-muffin tins with vegetable oil spray. Place 1 teaspoon of slivered nuts in each of the muffin cups. Unwrap the caramel candies, cut each candy into quarters and place 4 quarters (1 candy) in each of the muffin cups on top of the nuts in a single layer. Bake in the oven until the caramel is just melted and beginning to spread, about 8 minutes. Be careful not to over melt the caramel or it will bubble, burn, and become too hard. Place the mini muffin tins in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to cool. Remove the nut clusters from the tins and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Wisk 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream into the chocolate to slightly thin the chocolate for coating the clusters. Dip half of the nut clusters in the bittersweet chocolate and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Return the clusters to the refrigerator to harden, about 30 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler over low heat. Wisk 2 to 3 tablespoons of cream into the chocolate to slightly thin the chocolate for coating the clusters. Dip remaining half of the nut clusters in the white chocolate and place on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet with the other chocolate-covered clusters. Return the clusters to the refrigerator to harden, about 30 minutes.
TAFFY CHOCOLATE COVERED ALMONDS
Almonds covered in taffy, then dipped in chocolate. Delicious! Our favorite taffy flavors: honey, vanilla, lemon, orange, chocolate malt, caramel swirls, chocolate chip, pumpkin pie, maple and cherry!
Provided by TaffyTree
Categories Almond Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
- Place taffy candy pieces onto a microwave-safe plate, and heat in microwave oven until warm and soft, 5 to 10 seconds. Check after 5 seconds to prevent candy from becoming too hot.
- Place a warmed taffy piece onto a flat work surface and pat out to form a 1 1/2-inch circle.
- Cut the circle into quarters.
- Place an almond onto each quarter-circle, and enclose the almond in the taffy. Repeat for remaining taffy and almonds. Let the taffy-covered almonds cool.
- Place chocolate chips into a small microwave-safe bowl, and heat chips in microwave oven until shiny and beginning to melt, about 10 seconds. Stir, then repeat microwaving and stirring in 5-second intervals until the chocolate is warm and smooth.
- Dip each taffy-wrapped almond in chocolate, place onto the parchment paper, and allow to set until the chocolate is hardened, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 3.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
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