BHA & BHT Free Dark Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Rich, snappy, and just a little bit fancy, these chocolate-covered almonds hit that perfect sweet-and-salty note that makes it nearly impossible to stop at a handful. Store-bought versions are a minefield for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, which show up in packaged chocolates and snack mixes far more often than most people realize. Making them at home with just three clean ingredients — raw almonds, high-cacao dark chocolate, and flaky sea salt — means you know exactly what's going into every bite. The double-boiler method keeps the chocolate silky and smooth without scorching, and the whole process is genuinely low-effort. A shower of sea salt right before the chocolate sets takes the flavor from good to seriously craveable. Once they're cooled and snappy, you've got a treat that works as an after-dinner bite, a hostess gift, or an afternoon pick-me-up that doesn't come with a label full of fine print.
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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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