Dark Chocolate Covered Walnuts
These dark chocolate covered walnuts are a great midday pick-me-up or tasty after-dinner sweet treat. This recipe uses ingredients that are sweet, salty, and creamy – important elements of a satisfying treat!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1060kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shelled walnut halves or pieces
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Pinch flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Place walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and cook at 350°F for ~10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir. Continue heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chips are melted.
- Add walnuts to bowl. Using a spatula, stir to coat. Place on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet. For separated bites, use a fork to transfer walnuts to the baking sheet, gently shaking off excess chocolate first.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes, or until chocolate is set.
- Store in an airtight container in the pantry, fridge, or freezer. Enjoy!
Notes
You can skip roasting the walnuts, but you will miss out on some delicious flavor and crunch!
If using, sprinkle flaky sea salt while the chocolate is still warm, otherwise it won’t stick.
Nutrition
Calories: 1060kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 42g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 4mg