Easy, Homemade Chocolate Covered Pecans

Chocolate covered pecans are such a fun, bite sized snack or dessert. They are crunchy, a little salty, and a little sweet. You will love how easy they are to make and that you only need 5 ingredients to make them!

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• Why you will love this recipe:
• Ingredients and substitutions:
• How to make (step-by-step):
• Top tips:
• Recipe variations and add ins:
• How to serve:
• How to store:
• Frequently asked questions:
• Other recipes you will love:
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Why you will love this recipe:

• These pecans have such a delicious flavour! They're a little salty, and a little sweet, with just the right amount of crunch. 
• Even though they are made from scratch these homemade chocolate pecans are quick and easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients.
• This delicious treat stores really well in the fridge and makes the perfect ready to eat snack or dessert.
• They make a great homemade gift.
• This recipe is naturally gluten-free and I have also included dairy-free, paleo and vegan options for making these sweet pecans.

If you love chocolate covered treats you will also love chocolate covered espresso beans.

Ingredients and substitutions:

• Raw pecans - I recommend using raw pecans rather than toasted pecans or roasted pecans. You could also substitute the pecans for any other type of nut that you like such as macadamia nuts, almonds or cashews. 
• Coconut oil - this is added to the nuts to help the sugar coating stick to it. You could also use unsalted butter, ghee, or vegan butter. 
• Brown sugar or coconut sugar - to coat the pecans and give them a deliciously sweet taste. I prefer to use coconut sugar to keep this pecan recipe refined sugar free, but either of these granulated sweeteners will work.
• Sea salt - just a little is all you need. Salt and chocolate compliment each other perfectly. 
• Dark chocolate - I love dark chocolate but you could swap this for milk chocolate to make milk chocolate pecans if you prefer. You can use either dark chocolate bars or chocolate chips to make the chocolate coating on these pecans.

How to make (step-by-step):

Step one:

First, preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and while the oven is heating, combine the nuts, oil, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Step two:

Next, transfer the nuts to a pan lined with a silicone liner or parchment paper. Bake the nuts for 18-20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step three:

Next, melt the chocolate in a microwave by heating it in a microwave-safe bowl or dish on high in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is melted.

Step four:

Last, place the pecans in the bowl with the melted chocolate and coat the pecans in the chocolate. Then place them back on the baking sheet. I recommend using a slotted spoon to transfer the chocolate coated pecans back to the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 5 minutes, until the chocolate hardens. Then enjoy!

Top tips:

• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chocolate coated pecans back to the baking sheet.
• If you don't have a microwave you can use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
• If you prefer having individual chocolate pecans rather than small clusters of chocolate pecans, be sure to place the chocolate coated pecans in a single layer with space between each pecan when you transfer them back to the baking sheet.

Recipe variations and add ins:

• If you want them to be saltier, sprinkle a little extra salt on the chocolate once you have coated the pecans.
• For a different flavour add a bit of ground cinnamon when you mix the nuts.
• If you prefer milk chocolate to dark chocolate use that instead. You could even use melted white chocolate if you like.
• Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you are serving a crowd or want to gift these nuts.
• To make these chocolate nuts vegan: use coconut oil or vegan butter and vegan chocolate.
• To make these nuts paleo: use coconut sugar and dairy and soy free chocolate.
• If you prefer to make chocolate dipped pecans: instead of coating the whole pecan in chocolate, dip half of each pecan into the melted chocolate and then transfer it to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

How to serve:

These nuts are delicious eaten as a snack or dessert and they also make a great homemade gift. If you want to gift them I recommend lining a tin in parchment paper and then placing the pecans on top.

These pecans can also be used to top cakes, cupcakes, or ice cream and make a great addition to a dessert table, snack table, or charcuterie board.

How to store:

The best way to store these nuts is in the fridge in an airtight container or mason jar so the chocolate doesn't melt. They will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 months. You can also store them at room temperature, but just don't let them get too warm or the chocolate will start to melt.

You can also freeze these nuts in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy them transfer them to the fridge to let them thaw.

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