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Easy Chocolate Covered Walnuts

Learn how to make easy chocolate covered walnut clusters with only three ingredients. A simple, tasty treat that’s perfect for gifting or snacking anytime!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 25 clusters
Calories 114kcal
Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups (220g) dark chocolate/semi-sweet chocolate chips or block
  • 1 Tbsp smooth or crunchy peanut butter, optional
  • 2 cups raw whole walnuts
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare the Tray: Line a flat baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt the Chocolate: Prepare a double boiler by placing a heat-proof mixing bowl over simmering water. Add the chocolate to the bowl and gently melt, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Peanut Butter: Once the chocolate is fully melted, turn off the heat. Stir through the peanut butter, if using, until smooth.
  • Coat the Walnuts: Add the walnuts to the chocolate mixture and stir well to coat.
  • Form Clusters: Using a teaspoon or fork, spoon out small bundles of walnuts, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place each cluster onto the lined tray, ensuring they stay together.
  • Use Leftover Chocolate: If there is still leftover chocolate and no walnuts left, add extra walnuts to use up the chocolate and create even more clusters!
  • Chill the Clusters: Transfer the tray with the clusters to the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, or until they’re set. Enjoy!

Notes

Use chocolate chips or a block of chocolate. When the chips melt, the consistency is thicker compared to that of a melted block of chocolate, however, both the chips and block work well for these nut clusters.
Substitute the walnuts for peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, or pistachios. Or a mixture of nuts. 
Use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter. The peanut butter is optional but it does add a delicious flavor paired with the dark chocolate. 
Store chocolate nut clusters in an airtight container, refrigerated, for 1 week - 10 days.
Freeze chocolate nut clusters in a freezer-friendly container or freezer zip-lock bags and freeze for 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg