Artificial Flavors Free Dark Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Crunchy, bittersweet, and finished with a whisper of flaky sea salt, these chocolate-covered almonds hit every note you want from a satisfying snack or homemade gift. Store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in vanillin, artificial flavor enhancers, or mystery "natural and artificial flavors" that have no business being in a two-ingredient treat — making this from-scratch approach a genuinely smarter choice. The whole thing comes together with just raw almonds, a high-quality 70% cacao dark chocolate, and sea salt, so you know exactly what you're eating. Melting the chocolate low and slow over a double boiler keeps it glossy and smooth, giving each almond a clean, even coat that sets up beautifully. A quick sprinkle of flaky salt before the chocolate firms up adds that irresistible sweet-savory contrast that makes it nearly impossible to stop at one. Let them set at room temperature and you've got a deeply satisfying confection that tastes far more indulgent than the short ingredient list suggests.
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6 servings
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- 4 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), roughly chopped
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near your work area.
- 2
Fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the chopped dark chocolate to the bowl and stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth, about 3–4 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat.
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