Indulge in homemade chocolate covered nuts in just a little over an hour. Melt chocolate, stir in nuts, drop on cookie sheets & let set. That's it!
Since today is National Chocolate Covered Cashews Day, I thought it was the perfect time to bring you this easy recipe. In fact, this recipe is so easy I am almost embarrassed to do an entire post about it.
I have since seen many recipes on Pinterest on how to cover the nuts in chocolate and some included the crockpot method but this one is just one I knew would always comes out delicious. And the good part, it takes less than 1 hour from start to finish.
It takes just minutes to melt the chocolate, stir in the nuts and then, relax, sit back, and let those nuts get happy chillin' in the refrigerator til they're set!
These are not only a delicious snack but a pretty healthy one too. Kind of on the order of my Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls or my Healthy Trail Mix Bars, only more indulgent!
Dark chocolate contains powerful antioxidants, increases blood flow helping lower blood pressure, increases the good cholesterol and is beneficial to heart health and may even prevent some cancers. If that isn't enough, cashews can improve heart health, support healthy brain functioning, and improve digestion and nutrient absorption. OK, 'nough said!
'Cause the main reason I'm eating these nuts is 'cause they taste so darn good! I'm a confirmed chocoholic and a few of these at night appeases my sweet tooth and I feel less guilty about my little indulgence. They also make great hostess gifts and after school snacks for the kids (and big kids too!).
Oh, and you can use any nut that your family likes best. I've tried it with peanuts and mixed nuts and they are both insanely delicious. Just a word of advice - make a double because you won't believe how fast they disappear!
Enjoy!
For a delicious fall snack, try my maple covered nuts with cinnamon.
Find even more easy snack recipes here on 2CM!
EASY CHOCOLATE COVERED NUTS
Ingredients
- 8 squares Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate, at least 72% cacao
- 1 cup unsalted cashews, peanuts or mixed nuts
Instructions
- Prepare a cookie sheet by covering with wax paper.
- In a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl, break up pieces of chocolate and cook in microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is almost melted. It usually takes about 1-½ minutes. Stir until completely smooth.
- Add nuts to chocolate and stir to coat.
- Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheet. When all candies are made, place cookie sheet in refrigerator until set, about 1 hour.
- Once set, you can store them in a resealable plastic bag until your next chocolate craving.
Notes
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This post has been updated and was first published on April 21, 2018.
Jennifer H says
My local store was out of baking squares. I bought Ghirardelli chips (72% cacao) instead. What is the ounce equivalent per square?
Linda Warren says
A Ghiradelli Dark Chocolate Bar (72% cacao) contains 8 squares and equals 3.5 ounces. You would use the same equivalent in ounces of chips. Hope you enjoy!
shelles says
thanks, can't wait to try them. has anyone made them with cocoa and shortening or butter and avoided sugar?
Linda Warren says
I haven't tried them without using dark chocolate but I know you can make your own dark chocolate by melting 1/2 cup cacao butter then mixing with 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons honey, agave or maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. If you want to avoid the honey you can also use powdered erythritol as any liquid sweetener will cause a problem with the setting up of the chocolate. I don't know if this will work but it could be an option.
Lee says
Will they melt out of the fridge or on your hand?
Linda Warren says
They are similar to any other chocolate or chocolate-covered candy. They will do fine out of the fridge during the cooler months but I would keep them in the fridge during the summer. As for your hands, the chocolate will come off a little if your hands or the weather are warm. I usually put mine out in a dish so everyone can nibble a bit and they seem to do fine.
Jean says
I love this recipe best with white chocolate. I use pistachios, almonds and pecans. It’s quickly become a family fav!!
Linda Warren says
What a great way to change it up! It's one of my family's favs too.
Pam Greer says
I spend way too much money buying chocolate covered nuts at the store! It's time to make my own! I love your easy way!
Linda Warren says
Thanks so much Pam! It's so easy that I stopped buying chocolate covered nuts after the first time I made these. And you can put whatever nut you like best in them. Win-win!
Liz says
I'm addicted to nuts (especially cashews!) to begin with, so this easy recipe is a home run in my opinion!! Delicious!
Linda Warren says
Me too! I love cashews and chocolate so it was a no-brainer. From one chashew person to another you gotta try these. 🙂