Chocolate Walnuts are the perfect one bite treat. Rather than making walnut clusters or dipping each nut in chocolate, I created these chocolate walnut cups.
Why you'll love this recipe:
All you need is 4 ingredients to make these chocolate covered walnuts!
There is no baking required, making these super easy to throw together.
This way of making walnuts with chocolate is a lot less time consuming than dipping each individual walnut in chocolate. No one has time for that!
They make for a great homemade gift! Wrap them and share them with a loved one.
Ingredients:
- chocolate chips of choice - I use sugar free dark chocolate chips.
- coconut oil
- raw shelled walnuts
- flaky sea salt
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
How to make Chocolate Walnuts:
This is an overview of the recipe with photos. Complete instructions are located on the recipe card below.
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together.
Line a cookie sheet or plate with 9 mini cupcake liners.
Add about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate into each liner.
Place 1 walnut on top. Push the walnut down into the chocolate gently.
Cover each with another ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate until you can’t see the walnut anymore.
Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Place the cookie sheet or plate into the fridge (not freezer) for about 1 hour to harden.
Remove from the liners and enjoy!
Recipe pro tips:
Chocolate burns very easily. Don't leave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave for more than 30 seconds at a time.
Don't let the melted chocolate sit for too long. It hardens as it sits, making it thicker. Then, it will be harder to pour into the liners. Pop it back into the microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed.
You can use other nuts in this recipe if you would like instead.
Recipe FAQs:
Of course! The crunchy, savory, nuttiness of the walnut pairs perfectly with the sweetness and creaminess of the chocolate.
Yes! Dark chocolate is lower in sugar than milk chocolate. It's also filled with antioxidants and magnesium. Walnuts are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
Storage Instructions:
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.
And if you can't get enough chocolate, try Espresso Brownies with Sea Salt!
Chocolate Walnuts
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chocolate chips of choice - I use sugar free dark chocolate chips.
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
- 9 raw shelled walnuts
- 9 pinches flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments to ensure the chocolate does not burn. (Example: Microwave for 30 seconds, stir the chocolate and then place back into the microwave.) Repeat this until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Line a cookie sheet or plate with 9 mini cupcake liners. Add about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate into each liner. Place 1 walnut on top. Push the walnut down into the chocolate gently. Cover each with another ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate until you can’t see the walnut anymore. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Place the cookie sheet or plate into the fridge (not freezer) for about 1 hour to harden. Remove from the liners and enjoy!
Notes
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Sara
I made these with my 2 little ones and they had so much fun. We already finished them so will be making another batch. So yummy
I'm so glad the whole family enjoyed. 🙂