Christmas Spiced Chocolate-Covered Almonds
- Chocolates & Confectionery & Pralines, Christmas, Desserts & Sweets, Germany, Holidays & Seasonal, Winter
These Christmas Spiced Chocolate-Covered Almonds are the perfect holiday indulgence! With a blend of cocoa, gingerbread spice, and smooth milk chocolate, they make an irresistible treat or a delightful homemade gift. Easy to make and full of festive flavors, these almonds are a must-have for your Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients:
- 200 g almonds
- 60 g powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice or cinnamon
- 100 g milk chocolate couverture
Directions:
1. Roast the almonds: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), spread the almonds on a baking sheet, and roast for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
2. Prepare the coating: In a container with a lid, mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and gingerbread spice (or cinnamon).
3. Coat with chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Add the roasted almonds and stir until fully coated.
4. Shake and coat: Transfer the chocolate-coated almonds into the container with the sugar mixture, close the lid, and shake until evenly coated.
5. Set and serve: Spread the coated almonds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool and set before serving or storing.
Some Recipe Tips:
Storage: Store the chocolate-covered almonds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They should stay fresh for up to 4 weeks.
Variations: Feel free to experiment with different spices such as nutmeg or allspice for a unique flavor twist.
Gift Idea: These almonds make a great homemade gift. Just package them in a cute jar with a ribbon for a festive touch.
Roasting Tip: Be careful not to over-roast the almonds. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. You want them golden, not dark brown.
Chocolate Choice: While milk chocolate works well for this recipe, dark chocolate or even white chocolate can be used for different flavor profiles.
Christmas Spiced Chocolate-Covered Almonds
Course: Desserts & Sweets, Chocolates & Confectionery & PralinesCuisine: GermanyDifficulty: Easy20
minutesThese Christmas Spiced Chocolate-Covered Almonds are the perfect holiday indulgence! With a blend of cocoa, gingerbread spice, and smooth milk chocolate, they make an irresistible treat or a delightful homemade gift. Easy to make and full of festive flavors, these almonds are a must-have for your Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
200 g almonds
60 g powdered sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon gingerbread spice or cinnamon
100 g milk chocolate couverture
Directions
Roast the almonds: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), spread the almonds on a baking sheet, and roast for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Prepare the coating: In a container with a lid, mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and gingerbread spice (or cinnamon).
Coat with chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Add the roasted almonds and stir until fully coated.
Shake and coat: Transfer the chocolate-coated almonds into the container with the sugar mixture, close the lid, and shake until evenly coated.
Set and serve: Spread the coated almonds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them cool and set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Storage: Store the chocolate-covered almonds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. They should stay fresh for up to 4 weeks.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different spices such as nutmeg or allspice for a unique flavor twist.
- Gift Idea: These almonds make a great homemade gift. Just package them in a cute jar with a ribbon for a festive touch.
- Roasting Tip: Be careful not to over-roast the almonds. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning. You want them golden, not dark brown.
- Chocolate Choice: While milk chocolate works well for this recipe, dark chocolate or even white chocolate can be used for different flavor profiles.
