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Chocolate almond cluster cut in half to show crunchy almond center, surrounded by whole clusters sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
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Chocolate Almond Clusters

Festive, freezer-friendly and so addictive these make the best addition to holidays trays and are great for gifting!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 45 candy pieces
Calories 93kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • small cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole natural almonds or raw almonds
  • 12 ounces high-quality dark chocolate chips
  • pinch sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the almonds in a single layer, and toast them for 5-7 minutes, stirring and flipping them to avoid burning the nuts. Keep a watchful eye as they tend to burn quickly. Remove the almonds from pan when they are browned and fragrant. Set aside and allow to cool.
    Whole almonds toasting in a skillet with a slotted black spoon, surrounded by bowls of chocolate chips and sea salt.
  • Add the chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl. Cook at high in 30-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir until smooth.
    Melted chocolate stirred with a silver spoon in a white mixing bowl, with toasted almonds and sea salt nearby.
  • Add the toasted almonds to the melted chocolate, and stir well to evenly coat each of the almonds.
    Toasted almonds being stirred into a bowl of melted chocolate with a silver spoon, surrounded by scattered almonds and sea salt.
  • Using a small cookie scoop (or a spoon), portion the mixture into small clusters onto the prepared baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt.
    Chocolate almond mixture being scooped onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop, with finished clusters sprinkled with sea salt.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the candies to set.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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