Saturday, January 16, 2010

Cocoa Almonds


It seems that I am a few weeks too late with many of my recent posts. I can't seem to get away from making things that would be really great food gifts, these almonds included. Hopefully I'll remember all of them when the holidays roll around again!

These are so easy to make. So. Easy. Let me show you!


These almonds are the perfect treat for someone who doesn't like things that are terribly sweet, as they are coated in unsweetened cocoa powder.

When you put one of the almonds in your mouth, the bitter cocoa powder dissolves on your tongue, giving way to a thin layer of semisweet chocolate. Then you bite into it, crunching, releasing the almond's sweetness that mingles perfectly with the now melted chocolate. Oh yes, I tell you they are divine.


Cocoa Almonds

6 oz semisweet chocolate
2 cups almonds (raw or roasted)
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder


In a heat-proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. Add almonds and stir to coat completely with chocolate. In a medium-sized bowl, pour 1/4 cup of the cocoa powder. Add a large spoonful of the chocolate-covered almonds (about 12-15 almonds), and shake the bowl to coat them in cocoa. Using a skimmer or slotted spoon, scoop out the almonds, shaking all excess cocoa powder back into the bowl. Spoon cocoa-coated almonds onto a piece of parchment in a single layer until chocolate is set. Repeat with remaining almonds, adding more cocoa powder 1/4 cup at a time as needed.

*If you think these will be too bitter for you, you could add powdered sugar to the cocoa powder to taste.


12 comments:

  1. These sound delicious. I don't think I can wait tuntil the holidays roll around to try these. : )

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  2. I love almonds and am definitely going to try these!

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  3. Yum! My brother's birthday was last week and I owe him some goodies, this looks like a great shippable treat. Just think of what a great gift guide you'll have for your readers next Christmas.

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  4. These look fantastic Sarah. These nuts would make a great party snack too.

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  5. One of my favorite snacks, thanks for sharing the recipe! I've never tried making them myself.

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  6. These sound SO good!! I love munching on nuts mid day, these would be perfect!

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  7. These sound wonderful - I bet they'd be fantastic with coffee. Thanks for the recipe :)

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  8. I'm super excited about trying these nuts! The concept reminds me of Emerald's Cocoa Roast almonds, but I like this idea better b/c the almonds are actually coated in chocolate before being coated with the powder. Love the idea!!!

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  9. Thankfully I found a reason to make these so that I wouldn't have to wait until the holidays to try them. I really liked them, and they were a hit with my friend (who received them as a birthday gift). Thanks for the great idea! And here's a little something for you http://reciperhapsody.wordpress.com/2010/02/05/cocoa-almonds/

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  10. One of my favorite snacks, thanks for sharing the recipe! I've never tried making them myself.

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  11. Delicious. I am gonna have to give these a try!

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