Chocolate Covered Pecans

Chocolate covered pecans are such a fun, bite sized snack. Easy to make they are crunchy, a little salty and a little sweet. You only need 5 ingredients to make these pecans and they come together in just a few minutes.

Why you will love this recipe:

• These sweet pecans have such a delicious flavour! They're a little salty, a little sweet with just the right amount of crunch.
• Even though they are made from scratch these chocolate pecans are quick and easy to make and don't require any fancy, or hard to find ingredients.
• You only need 5 ingredients to make these chocolate covered nuts.
• They store really well in the fridge and make the perfect snack or treat.
• They can easily be made vegan, dairy free and paleo.
• These healthy sweet pecans make such a great homemade gift.

Taste and texture:

These pecans are nice and crunchy and have flavours of delicious raw pecans and sweet dark chocolate. The salt adds the perfect subtle saltiness that enhances the chocolate flavour even more. These pecans are sweet, but not too sweet.

Key ingredients and substitutions:

• Raw pecans - the star of this recipe! Pecans are a healthy nut full of crunch. You could substitute pecans for any other nut you choose. 
• Coconut oil - this is added to the nuts to help the sugar coating stick to it. You could also use butter or ghee or a vegan butter. 
• Brown sugar or coconut sugar - to coat the pecans and give them a deliciously sweet taste. 
• Sea salt - just a little is all you need. Salt and chocolate compliment each other perfectly. 
• Dark chocolate bars - you will melt these to coat the pecans. I love dark chocolate but you could swap this for milk chocolate if you prefer. And instead of chocolate bars you could chocolate chips. 

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

First, 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 300F.

Step three:

Next, melt the chocolate in a microwave by heating it on high in 30 second intervals.

Step four:

Last, coat the pecans in the melted chocolate and then place them back on the baking sheet. Place it in the freezer for 5 minutes, until the chocolate hardens. Then enjoy!

Tips and variations:

• 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 white chocolate if you like.
• Feel free to double or triple this recipe.
• Instead of melted chocolate bars you could use melted chocolate chips instead.
• To make these chocolate nuts vegan: use coconut oil or vegan butter and dairy free chocolate.
• To make these nuts paleo: use coconut sugar and dairy and soy free chocolate.

How to store:

Store these nuts in the fridge in an airtight container or jar so the chocolate doesn't melt. They will keep well in the fridge for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions:

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