Chocolate Covered Pecans
Servings 7
These chocolate covered pecans are single-dipped, bite-sized snacks that are perfect treats to have around the holidays or any other day. With paleo, keto and vegan options.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (21 grams) unsalted butter or refined coconut oil for paleo/vegan
- 1 1/2 cups (165 grams) raw pecans
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (85 grams or 3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chopped or chocolate chips (use keto/vegan/paleo chocolate, if desired)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). After turning it on, place the butter or coconut oil in a 10”x15”x1” jellyroll pan (or any pan with a rim). Place in the oven so that it melts.1 1/2 tablespoons (21 grams) unsalted butter
- Once the fat is melted, remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle the salt over the fat, and toss the pecans on top. Stir to coat the pecans thoroughly.1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups (165 grams) raw pecans
- Bake for 5 minutes, stir, and toast another 3-6 minutes or until toasty. They’ll have absorbed the butter.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely - about 20 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a small pot over low heat, stirring frequently.1/2 cup (85 grams or 3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate, 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Place a piece of parchment paper or wax paper over the pan that was used to toast the pecans.
- Use tongs to dip each pecan halfway or a bit more in the chocolate.
- Top with flaky sea salt.flaky sea salt
- Place in the fridge for about 1 hour to firm up. Or they can firm up at room temperature for a few hours. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also refrigerate them for a few weeks. If you want to make them in advance, store them in the freezer (don't salt the tops), and they should be ok for up to 3 months. Once they've fully thawed, then you can top them with flaky salt.
Notes
- You can use unrefined coconut oil if you don't mind the coconut taste.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. Nutritional values calculated based on 1/4 cup per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 159mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 7
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