Lets just get down to business . . . here is a super easy way to fancy up your nuts!
*childish giggle*
Cocoa Crusted Almonds
Ingredients:
1lb raw almonds
3/4 cup sugar + 2 Tbsp
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Procedure:
-Dissolve 3/4 cup sugar in 3/4 cup of water and bring to a low boil for about 5min or until mixture reduces down by half. Add vanilla extract if desired.
-In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder, sugar, salt
- Pour almonds into reduced sugar/water mixture and stir until coated.
- With a slotted spoon, place almonds in dry mixture and be sure to drain any excess sugar mixture.
- Toss drained almonds in cocoa mixture until well coated.
- Sift excess cocoa powder out and lay almonds onto a sheet pan with enough room.
- Bake for about 7-10 min while turning and shaking the tray at 3 minute intervals. Remember the almonds will still continue to cook and crisp even after coming out of the oven so don’t bake too long! I take mine out as soon as I smell them.
Lets just get down to business . . . here is a super easy way to fancy up your nuts!
*childish giggle*
Cocoa Crusted Almonds
Ingredients:
1lb raw almonds
3/4 cup sugar + 2 Tbsp
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Procedure:
-Dissolve 3/4 cup sugar in 3/4 cup of water and bring to a low boil for about 5min or until mixture reduces down by half. Add vanilla extract if desired.
-In a separate bowl, whisk cocoa powder, sugar, salt
- Pour almonds into reduced sugar/water mixture and stir until coated.
- With a slotted spoon, place almonds in dry mixture and be sure to drain any excess sugar mixture.
- Toss drained almonds in cocoa mixture until well coated.
- Sift excess cocoa powder out and lay almonds onto a sheet pan with enough room.
- Bake for about 7-10 min while turning and shaking the tray at 3 minute intervals. Remember the almonds will still continue to cook and crisp even after coming out of the oven so don’t bake too long! I take mine out as soon as I smell them.
- Cool and Enjoy!
Vegan – Gluten-Free – Simple – Tasty – Inexpensive – Easy- Crunchy