Salted Chocolate Covered Nuts are toasted mixed nuts drizzled with dark chocolate and a sprinkle of salt. Sweet and salty chocolate with nuts make great snacks, party favors, and edible gifts for holidays and special events.
This is the ultimate DIY edible gift for holidays and special events. They taste decadent and like they were made in a candy store! Actually, it's not even the worst way satisfy sweet tooth cravings considering the great things we hear about nuts and chocolate. Once you make these chocolate covered nuts, you'll literally crave the sweet and salty flavors, especially if you use truffle salt...more on that in a minute.
Chocolate with nuts ... nuts with chocolate
In the nut-cluster world, there are tons of recipes out there for chocolatey clusters where the nuts are invisible. But, for years, I’ve been doing it the other way around…and I’m sharing it with you! Nothing against smothery-clusters, but when I have a sweet craving, I want a healthy snack with a touch of decadence. This one's a jackpot!
Chocolate covered nuts ingredients
- unsalted mixed nuts
- semisweet chocolate chips
- coconut oil
- gourmet salt (like truffle Salt or pink Himalayan salt)
How to make chocolate covered nuts
- Chop and toast the mixed nuts (I use a toaster oven, or large oven, or heat them in a skillet on low heat on the stove, stirring frequently). I like to buy raw, unsalted nuts so I can control the salt, as well as skip any added oils by toasting them myself, without oil.
- Melt the chocolate via the microwave mixed with a little coconut oil in a heat-safe measuring cup).
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the mixed nuts
- Sprinkle salt over the nuts while the chocolate is still warm (so it will stick!)
- Refrigerate (or freeze) the baking sheet of chocolatey nuts until the chocolate sets up (hardens).
- Remove the baking sheet and break into nut clusters with your hands.
How to serve chocolate covered nuts
- party snacks
- edible gifts
- stocking stuffers
- game-day grub
- lunch box snacks
- outdoor eats
- movie night snacks
What's the best salt for chocolate with nuts?
I recommend truffle Salt for this recipe. It's the bacon of the seasoning world with HUGE flavor and aroma. It's more expensive than regular salt, but a little goes a long way.
Btw, truffles are a fungus, so know your allergies, and eat responsibly. I’ve never known anyone to be allergic, but it can happen.
Tools needed
- baker’s 1/2 sheet
- parchment paper
- Pyrex measuring cup
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- White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Pretzels
- Chocolate Energy Bars (No Bake)
- Orange Olive Oil Cake with Dark Chocolate Ganache
- No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake
- Chocolate No-Bake Energy Bites
Salted Chocolate Covered Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsalted Mixed Nuts, loosely chopped
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/8 tsp Salt, truffle salt or pink Himalayan salt
Instructions
- Place NUTS on a baking sheet under low-flame oven-broiler for two-minute intervals until lightly toasted; transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment to cool; set aside.
- Place CHOCOLATE CHIPS and COCONUT OIL in heat-safe bowl; microwave in 1 minute intervals until thoroughly melted, stirring on each interval.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over mixed nuts. Then, sprinkle SALT over the surface of nuts and chocolate.
- Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes to set the chocolate; remove; break into clusters.
- Chocolate covered nuts can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated…but they won’t last long because they're delicious!
Nutrition
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sapana says
These are seriously amazing and SO easy to make!! And even easier to customize based on what I have in the pantry. Thanks!
Thanks, Sapana! So glad you're enjoying them 🙂
Jessica Formicola says
Dark chocolate is my absolute favorite, and these nut clusters are so totally amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Yay Jessica! So glad you like them 🙂 Thanks!
Dannii says
What a great little snack. I love salted chocolate.
Thanks, Dannii! You will LOVE this recipe then 😉
Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says
Chocolate and nut clusters are my go-to candy whenever we go into a candy store. Can't wait to try making them myself - it looks so easy!
Thanks, Lauren! Hope you enjoy...they're SO easy to make too! 🙂
Emily says
This is my kind of snack, sounds so delicious!
Thanks, Emily 🙂 Enjoy!
Jere Cassidy says
Wow, I want to make this right. I pinned for later. Looking for truffle salt too.
Thanks Jere...hope you love it like we do! 🙂
Heather LeGuilloux says
This looks like an excellent snack to take on the go or for a quick energy pick up throughout the work day.
Thanks Heather...love hearing that. It's a perfect snack...decadent too! 🙂
Alyssa says
Wow! I'd never thought about using truffle salt with chocolate, but it's an amazing combination
Thanks Alyssa, been doing it for years! It's addictive, but then again...chocolate 🙂
Veena Azmanov says
This is such an awesome treat! I love such snacks that are easier to make and a much healthier than other indulgent desserts. Love this.
Yay, glad to hear it Veena! Thanks for the kind words 🙂
linda spiker says
Beautiful! Several of my favorite things combined!
Thanks Linda! I'm with you on that statement 🙂
Luci says
This looks tasty. I never heard of truffle salt before, I have to look for it to try it.
Thanks Luci! I recommend trying before buying if you're able to get a taste of it somewhere. Mostly because it has a very strong flavor (which I LOVE!). Come to think of it, I've never met anyone who said they didn't like it LOL, but I still like to warn people to try it first 🙂
Kristine says
Oh man! I am alllllll about nut clusters. They are so easy and so, so yummy! This recipe sounds absolutely divine. Pinning, thanks!
Thanks so much, Kristine! Glad you're excited about this one...that makes two of us 🙂
Tina says
What a great gift idea! It looks yummy and so easy, thanks for sharing, saving for later.
Thanks! It is so easy...and stores at room temperature too (or the fridge). Makes a perfect gift.
Cindy says
I heart black truffle salt, and I really love sweet and salty. Reminds me I need to use truffle salt in my holiday recipes. Thanks!
You're so weclome...it's a win win!
Savita says
Love the deliciousness happening here! Never tried truffle salt before. Have to try soon. Thanks for the idea and delicious recipe.
You're so welcome! Hope you love the truffle salt like I do. It's very unique...like nothing else I've ever tasted!