Chocolate Nut Clusters
This recipe suits many different food allergies and diets, and is one of the easiest recipes you can make! Silky smooth chocolate, crisp nuts, and a touch of sea salt make these irresistible! And it's made in a slow cooker, so you can throw it together and it can work its magic while you're busy doing something else.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 18-20 small candies
- Category: dessert
- Method: slow cooker
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
-
1 ¾ cups dry roasted nuts, such as almonds, cashews, etc.
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (more or less)
Instructions
- Add chocolate chips, coconut oil, and nuts to a slow cooker. Cover, and heat on high for 1 hour.
- Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- On a parchment or silicone lined baking sheet, drop small scoops of the chocolate mixture with a spoon or a small cookie scoop.
- Sprinkle the tops with a pinch of coarse sea salt.
- Let chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, until firm.
- Store in a lidded container in a cool place, or in the fridge.
Notes
Notes: Dry roasted nuts are perfect for this recipe. Try to get unsalted nuts if possible.
If you can’t find dry roasted nuts like hazelnuts or cashews, you can toast them for a minute or two in an air fryer or on the stove top in a pan over medium heat.