How to Dip Almonds in Chocolate
Almonds are a small, thin nut that has a mild taste. They are more versatile than other nuts because they can be eaten raw or toasted. Since almonds don't have a strong flavor, they can be incorporated into both sweet and savory dishes. Chocolate pairs well with almonds because the nut's flavor doesn't compete with the sweetness of the chocolate, while more flavorful nuts may have an overwhelming taste when combined with chocolate. If you want to make your own chocolate-covered almonds, you must melt the chocolate correctly so it is glossy enough to adhere to the nuts. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips
- Large heat-proof bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- 3 to 4 cups of toasted almonds
- Large mixing bowl
- Airtight container
Instructions
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Pour 1-1/2 cups of chocolate chips into a large heat-proof bowl. Set your microwave to 50 percent or "medium" power and heat the chocolate for 1 minute.
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Remove the bowl from your microwave and stir it with a wooden spoon to ensure all the chocolate chips are melted. If the chocolate isn't melted, microwave it for another 10 seconds and stir again. Repeat the 10-second heating and stirring intervals until the chocolate is smooth.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour approximately half of the melted chocolate and half of the almonds into a large mixing bowl.
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Stir the chocolate and almonds together gently with a wooden spoon until the almonds are completely coated in the chocolate. Remove the individual chocolate-covered almonds from the bowl and place them onto the baking sheet. Repeat the process with the rest of the melted chocolate and almonds.
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Place the baking sheet into your refrigerator. Chill the chocolate-covered almonds for 30 minutes or until the chocolate hardens.
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Transfer the almonds into an airtight container and keep them at room temperature. Consume the chocolate-covered almonds within one week for the best results.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to purchase toasted almonds, simply arrange raw almonds in a thin layer on a baking sheet and bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes or until they are lightly browned.
Always heat chocolate very slowly because it can scorch in an instant.
Never place the chocolate-covered almonds directly onto a baking sheet without parchment paper or the chocolate will dry onto the baking sheet.
