Description
These ultra crunchy, lightly sweet, fully chocolatey cocoa almonds are a delightful addition to any cheese board, perfect for snacking or party appetizers.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups raw (unsalted whole almonds)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened real cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon fine table salt (plus more as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, with the rack in the middle position.
- Spread raw almonds into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (unlined).
- Bake for 10 minutes, stopping once to shake the pan halfway through the baking time to ensure even roasting.
- Remove almonds from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the warm almonds to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the cocoa mixture.
- Taste and add more salt if desired.
- Let the almonds cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Serve these cocoa almonds as part of a cheese board for a sweet and crunchy contrast. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. For a spicier version, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cocoa mixture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg