Delicious Chocolate Covered Nuts (Easy Recipe!)

Chocolate Covered Nuts are a simple no-bake Christmas treat that are great for gifting! This 3-ingredient recipe is easy to make … and even easier to eat!

Chocolate Dipped Nuts is a guest recipe provided by Allison of Some the Wiser.

Making Dark Chocolate Covered Nuts

I have a real sweet tooth, but lately I’ve been trying to curb my sugar habit.  I’ve been looking for snacks that give me a good dose of protein and energy, without all the unhealthy sugars.  

This simple Chocolate-Covered Nuts recipe satisfies on so many levels.

When you use high quality dark chocolate — at least 60% cacao — this recipe for Chocolate Dipped Nuts is a healthy and delicious way to survive sweet cravings, especially around the holidays.  

Best of all, the nuts are so filling that you’ll only need a small handful at a time!

Tools Needed to Make Chocolate Covered Nuts

You’ll need a few different tools to prepare these chocolate nuts. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before beginning this easy recipe:

• Saucepan – to melt chocolate and cream in.
• Glass Measuring Cup – to measure the cream.
• Kitchen Scale – to weigh the dark chocolate.
• Parchment Paper – to line the baking pan with.
• Baking Sheet – to place the chocolate dipped on while they harden.
• Glass Jar – to use as a storage container for the dark chocolate nuts.

Chocolate Covered Nuts Ingredients

This is a simple three-ingredient recipe — because what tastes better than plain chocolate and nuts?! Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy no-bake treat:

• Raw unsalted nuts
• Dark chocolate
• Heavy cream

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

What are the Best Nuts to Make Chocolate Covered Nuts?

Some of our favorites are: crunchy almonds, pecan halves, cashews, brazil nuts, and hazel nuts. I love to use a variety of different nuts to make a nut assortment, but you can also stick to one variety if you like!

How to Make Chocolate-Covered Nuts

Making dark chocolate-covered nuts is very easy, but you do have to be patient when dipping each nut in the chocolate.

1. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine chopped chocolate and cream over low heat. Stir constantly until mixture is smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.
3. Dip nuts halfway into melted chocolate mixture then place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
4. When all of the nuts have been dipped, refrigerate until chocolate is set.

The above is simply a quick summary of this recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Tips for Making Chocolate-Covered Nuts

• Raw, unsalted nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans are perfect for this recipe.
• I simply dipped the nuts into the chocolate mixture, but you can fully submerge them using a fork to make true chocolate-covered nuts.
• These chocolate dipped nuts make a great homemade gift for anyone who needs a little extra sweetness in their life. They are definitely something to keep in mind as a teach gift idea as the end of the school year approaches as well as for anytime you’re in need of a simple hostess gift.

Recipe Variations to Try

Dress up this basic dark chocolate-covered nuts recipe with a few fun variations:

• Sprinkle freshly dipped nuts with coarse sugar.
• Sprinkle freshly dipped nuts with cinnamon.
• Add 4 drops of high quality orange essential oil to melted chocolate mixture
• Try a combination of white chocolate, dark chocolate, and milk chocolate.

How to Store Chocolate Covered Nuts

After you’ve dipped the nuts in the melted chocolate and they’ve completely cooled, transfer them to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place.

Try these Chocolate Covered Nuts!

Next time you’re looking for a delicious snack to share during the holidays, give our favorite chocolate dipped nuts try!

Did you think they were the best chocolate nuts and a great addition to homemade holiday gifts? Leave a comment below and give it a review for others to see what you thought of this easy recipe.

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Dark Chocolate Nuts are an Easy Homemade Christmas Gift!

Chocolate-covered almonds, pecans, and cashews make the perfect gift for friends, neighbors, and teachers during the holiday season.

Just package them in a cute bag with some holiday ribbon, or add them to a tin with a variety of homemade holiday goodies.

More Desserts Using Chocolate and Nuts:

Bittersweet Chocolate Swirl Fruit and Nut Bark pairs bittersweet chocolate, white chocolate, almonds, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin and chia seeds for a delectable holiday treat.

Classic pecan Christmas turtles meet dark chocolate bark in this Pretzel Bark recipe. The crunchy, salty addition of mini pretzels makes for an extra delicious sweet and salty Christmas candy treat!

Pecan Pie Bites feature soft caramel and pecans nestled on top of a gingersnap molasses crust, all drizzled with chocolate and topped with pecans.

These Pecan Thumbprint Cookies have a spiced cookie base that’s topped with a pecan half, caramel sauce, and then drizzled with melted chocolate.

This recipe for Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies is one of my favorite quick recipes when I want that chocolate chip cookie taste but can’t be bothered to roll out individual cookies!

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