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02/25/2011 National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day Easy Chocolate-Covered Macadamia Nuts

Source of Recipe

Celiac Family


Recipe Introduction

Chocolate-covered cashews, almonds, or macadamias? Take your pick, it's National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day! Nuts have been a part of people's diet for years. Archeologists recently found several variety of nuts buried deep in a bog that dated back 780,000 years ago! Since their discovery, humans from all different regions around the world have been enjoying the delicious and nutritious benefits of nuts. The ancient Greeks and Romans were fond of the walnut, Native Americans enjoyed the pecan, and the ancient Chinese placed the hazelnut among the five sacred nourishments God bestowed upon human beings. When chocolate was first invented during the 17th century, it only seemed natural to put these two delicious foods together into one amazing snack. Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day with your favorite chocolate and nut combination! My Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

02/25/2011 National Chocolate Covered Nuts Day Easy Chocolate-Covered Macadamia Nuts


Easy Chocolate-Covered Macadamia Nuts


Whole Raw Macadamia Nuts
Dark Cocoa Candy Melts

You’ll also need a Truffles Candy Mold.




Recipe



· Melt chocolate candy melts in the microwave. Start by melting at half power for about two minutes. Then, put in for another minute at a time to finish melting.



· Fill about a third of each candy truffle mold with the melted chocolate. Push a nut into the melted chocolate in the mold. Then, finish filling the candy mold with more melted chocolate. Tap the mold on the counter to release any air bubbles.



· Place the mold in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Then, pull it out of the refrigerator, turn it upside down and pop the candies out.