Cocoa Roasted Almonds Recipe

These Cocoa Roasted Almonds are crisp, sweet, and made in just 5 minutes! Lightly dusted with sweet cocoa powder, they deliver a deep chocolate flavor that's irresistibly addictive. Perfect for a snack or a homemade gift for the holiday season!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword cocoa dusted almonds, cocoa roasted almonds

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 5

Total Time 8

Servings Servings

Calories 61kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
2 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup almonds toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder and powdered sugar until well combined. Sift half of the mixture onto a large dinner plate using a strainer, and set the remaining cocoa mixture aside for later.
Add 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar, water, butter, and salt into a medium non-stick skillet.
Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until you begin to see bubbles around the edges, about two minutes.
Add the toasted almonds and vanilla extract, then continue to cook—stirring constantly—until all liquid evaporates and the mixture begins to clump together, about 4 to 5 minutes. You'll notice thin sugar strings forming as you stir.
Transfer the almonds onto the prepared plate with cocoa, spreading them out gently. Sift the remaining cocoa mixture over the top, then gently stir with a spoon until the almonds are evenly coated and also separated. Let it cool completely for at least 30 minutes.
Place the almonds in a large strainer and gently shake over the sink to remove any excess cocoa powder. Enjoy or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Skillet - Use a medium sized non-stick skillet.

Cool completely - The nuts crisp up as they cool, so let them cool at least for an hour before transferring into a container.

Bigger batch - Simply doublethe recipe and make in a larger skillet instead.

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