Chocolate Covered Almonds
Updated Oct 12, 2026
These Chocolate Covered Almonds are an easy no-bake dessert made with just three ingredients: almonds, dark chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt.
Chocolate covered almonds
Salty sweet desserts are my favorite, and these dark chocolate covered almonds are one of the best recipes! All you need is just three ingredients to make this easy dessert recipe.
Let’s be honest, chocolate covered anything is delicious. We love chocolate covered oreos, chocolate covered pretzels and ritz cracker cookies too!
Chocolate covered almonds are a delicious treat that perfectly pairs the rich and smooth taste of chocolate with the crunch and nutty flavor of almonds.
The sea salt on top adds a delicious salty element to contrast the chocolate. Sea salt flakes are one of my favorite ways to take the taste of chocolate desserts to the next level!
Ingredients to make chocolate covered almonds
- Almonds: raw, unsalted almonds are what you need to make this recipe.
- Chocolate Chips: dark chocolate chips taste the best with almonds, but any chocolate will work. To make these vegan, be sure to choose a dairy free chocolate chip.
- Sea Salt Flakes: for topping.
How to make dark chocolate covered almonds
Step 1: Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 15-20 seconds. Watch the chocolate closely to avoid burning it.
Step 2: Dip the almonds one by one into the melted chocolate, tap off any excess chocolate, then place them onto a wax paper lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Sprinkle the chocolate covered almonds with flaked sea salt immediately before the chocolate hardens.
What kind of chocolate can I use?
You can use dark chocolate chips, semi sweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips. To make these vegan, use a dairy free semi-sweet or dark chocolate chip.
Step 4: Place the chocolate almonds in the fridge to harden until set.
Should chocolate covered almonds be refrigerated?
That depends on how warm your kitchen is and the time of year. You can leave them at room temperature if you will eat them within a few days.
Otherwise you can store chocolate almonds in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, or the freezer for 1 month.
Personally, I prefer to store mine in an airtight bag or container in the freezer as they last longer.
Every time I was craving something sweet, I would grab a handful of these salty sweet almonds from the freezer and it was just perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth!
These would make a great no bake dessert for the holidays, or a simple sweet for any time of year.
Tips for success
- Melt the chocolate slowly: Microwave the chocolate in 15–20 second intervals, stirring each time, to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Use a fork for dipping: A fork makes it easier to dip the almonds and let excess chocolate drip off.
- Add the sea salt right away: Sprinkle the salt on before the chocolate hardens so that it sticks. This adds such a delicious salty sweet taste!
- Let them chill until firm: Refrigerating the almonds helps the chocolate set quickly.
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Chocolate Covered Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Sea salt flakes, for topping
Instructions
- Place the dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave them until melted, stirring every 15-20 seconds. Watch closely to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Dip the almonds one by one into the melted chocolate with a fork, tap off the excess chocolate, then place them on a wax paper lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the chocolate covered almonds immediately with flaked sea salt before the chocolate sets.
- Place in fridge to harden until the chocolate is set.
