Chocolate Covered Almonds

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These perfectly sweet chocolate covered almonds are so easy and incredibly delicious.

Prep: 10

Cook: 5

Freeze time: 30

Recipe makes approximately 4 servings

1 ½ cups whole natural almonds
10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers (like Ghiradelli, or semisweet/dark chocolate chips)
sea salt
chili powder (optional)

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Line a baking or cookie sheet with parchment paper and set to the side. Pour chocolate melting wafers into microwave-safe bowl and microwave 60 seconds. Stir well. Continue microwaving in 30-second bursts then stirring very well. When you see that the chocolate is fully melted during stirring, move on to the next step.
Double boiler method: Alternatively, simmer an inch or two of water in a saucepan and place a heat-proof bowl over the water, making sure the bottom does not touch the water. Add chocolate to the bowl and let it melt, stirring frequently, until smooth.
Add almonds to melted chocolate and stir to coat evenly.
With a fork, remove the almonds one by one, wiping any excess chocolate on the side of the bowl. Place them onto the lined baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt and chili powder. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

Vegan or dairy free: Use chocolate without dairy.
Less/no added sugar: Use unsweetened chocolate and add a small amount of granulated sugar or sugar substitute to the bowl when melting.
Melt chocolate in double boiler: Simmer an inch or two of water in a saucepan and place a heat-proof bowl over the water, making sure the bottom does not touch the water. Add chocolate to bowl and let melt, stirring frequently.
Make into chocolate almond brittle or clusters: Instead of spreading out each individual almond on your baking sheet, clump them together in small piles or pour all the chocolate and almonds into a thin sheet, then freeze.
Flavor variations: Omit chili powder and use cinnamon or crushed peppermint pieces.