Description
Chocolate-covered pecans shine as a delightful Southern treat that combines rich chocolate with buttery nuts. Crisp pecans enrobed in smooth chocolate create an irresistible snack you can enjoy anytime with friends or savor alone.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) pecan halves
- 20 ounces (567 grams) dark or milk chocolate melting wafers
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F for toasting pecans.
- Distribute pecans evenly on a baking sheet, generously coating them with melted butter.
- Roast pecans for 5 minutes, carefully turning them to ensure even butter coverage.
- Sprinkle salt over pecans, then continue roasting for an additional 5-6 minutes until perfectly golden and fragrant.
- Allow pecans to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring they reach ambient temperature.
- Melt chocolate using microwave technique, stirring between 30-second intervals until smooth and fully liquefied.
- Carefully submerge each pecan into melted chocolate, gently tapping to remove excess coating.
- Transfer chocolate-coated pecans onto parchment paper, positioning them separately to prevent sticking.
- Let chocolate-covered pecans set and harden for approximately 45 minutes at room temperature until chocolate becomes firm and glossy.
Notes
- Toast pecans evenly by stirring occasionally to prevent burning and ensure uniform golden color.
- Use high-quality dark or milk chocolate for richer flavor and smoother coating.
- Add sea salt flakes or cinnamon after chocolate dipping for extra flavor complexity.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum crispness and freshness up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 264
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg