Chocolate Covered Cashews (Easy Recipe)

I’ve tested dozens of easy treat recipes over the years, and these chocolate covered cashews are one of my favorites. Give them a try if you’re looking for simple homemade sweets, like these chocolate covered pistachios, which are another delicious option.

Ingredients and Substitutions

I like to use roasted, unsalted cashews when making these chocolate cashew clusters. The roasting process enhances both the texture and flavor of the cashews. You can substitute raw cashews or salted cashews if you prefer. If using salted cashews, omit the optional sea salt topping, otherwise the end result will be too salty.

I prefer to use chopped dark chocolate when making these treats, but you can substitute any type of chocolate you prefer. If you’d rather skip the step of chopping the chocolate, you can substitute chocolate chips.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Cashews

Start by adding the chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.

Add the cashews to the pot of melted dark chocolate, then gently stir to coat the cashews completely.

Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the melted chocolate and cashew mixture onto a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Immediately add a small sprinkle of sea salt on top, if desired.

Repeat with the rest of the chocolate and cashew mixture.

Place the sheet pan or plate of chocolate cashew clusters in the fridge to let them set for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Chocolate Covered Cashews Recipe

These chocolate covered cashews are an easy and delicious treat. They're a lovely addition to a dessert table and also make great homemade gifts for any occasion.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 12 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

Chilling time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Servings 14

Calories 107kcal

Author Jennifer Bell

Equipment

• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
• 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
• Optional topping: sea salt

Instructions

• Add 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
• Add 1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews to the pot of melted dark chocolate, then gently stir to coat the cashews completely.
• Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the melted chocolate and cashew mixture onto a sheet pan or large plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• Immediately add a small sprinkle of sea salt on top, if desired.
• Repeat steps 4-5 with the rest of the chocolate and cashew mixture.
• Place the sheet pan or plate in the fridge to let them set for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

• Store these chocolate cashew clusters in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Estimates

Serving: 1Cluster | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.1g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.4g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 44.5mg | Potassium: 127.9mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 3.7IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 10.3mg | Iron: 1.7mg