Peanut Free Dark Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Rich, bittersweet dark chocolate wrapped around crunchy whole almonds and finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt — this is the kind of treat that disappears fast. Store-bought chocolate-covered nuts can be a minefield, with shared production lines and vague labeling that makes it hard to feel confident about what you're actually eating. Making them at home with just three simple ingredients puts you completely in control. The double-boiler method keeps the chocolate smooth and glossy without scorching, and the whole process comes together with almost no effort. A quick sprinkle of sea salt before the chocolate sets gives every piece that perfect sweet-salty balance that makes them genuinely hard to stop eating. Once they're set, you've got a snack or homemade gift that looks far more impressive than the work involved.
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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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