Mustard Free Dark Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Rich, snappy dark chocolate meets the satisfying crunch of whole almonds in this deceptively simple treat that tastes like it came from a fancy confectionery. Store-bought chocolate-covered nuts can be a minefield for anyone avoiding mustard, since seasoning blends and coatings sometimes sneak it in where you'd least expect it — making a homemade batch the smartest move. Here, the ingredient list is refreshingly short: raw almonds, high-quality dark chocolate, and a pinch of flaky sea salt, so you know exactly what you're eating. The double-boiler method keeps the chocolate glossy and smooth, and coating each almond individually ensures that perfect, even shell. That final scatter of sea salt before the chocolate sets is the detail that takes these from good to genuinely hard to stop eating. Once they've set on the parchment, you've got a deeply satisfying snack or gift-worthy confection with zero guesswork about hidden ingredients.
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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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