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Easy Chocolate Covered Pecans Recipe

This easy Chocolate Covered Pecans Recipe is perfect for snacks and gifting!
Prep Time45 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1167kcal
Author: Paige

Equipment

  • Medium sized saucepan
  • Heat proof glass bowl to melt chocolate
  • Fork or slotted spoon
  • Large baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper
  • Spoon for stirring chocolate

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole pecans, toasted and cooled
  • 4 ounces Dark Chocolate
  • 2 ounces Milk Chocolate (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions

  • To toast the pecans, spread them evenly on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake in the oven on 350F degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Pick over the pecans, removing small pieces and reserving only the whole halves for dunking.
  • In a saucepan with several inches of water in the bottom, bring the water to a simmer, then place a heatproof bowl inside of it - don't let the bowl touch the water - then add both the chocolates and stir occasionally on medium heat until melted.
    Carefully remove the bowl from the saucepan (use a towel to hold the sides securely) and place it on a flat surface lined with a large paper towel to hold the bowl in place.
  • Add about a half cup of the pecans at a time to the melted chocolate, lifting each pecan out with a fork or slotted spoon, tapping it gently on the side to remove any excess chocolate before setting it on the baking sheet.
    Let the chocolate set slightly (a minute or so), then sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
    Repeat until all the pecans are dunked. Let the whole tray sit in a cool spot until completely set before packaging or serving. You can refrigerate them to speed this process up if needed.

Notes

  • Be sure to tap the edge of the bowl to release any excess melted chocolate before placing the pecans on the baking sheet to cool. 
  • Try a combo of milk and dark chocolate to melt together and dunk the pecans in. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1167kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 105g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 51g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2341mg | Potassium: 894mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 10mg