Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts
69 min.
5
534kcal

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful combination of flavors that will elevate your snacking experience! Our Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts are a unique fusion of spicy and sweet—a perfect treat for any occasion. Imagine crunchy pecans and walnuts enveloped in a savory blend of chipotle pepper and butter, then dipped in luscious semisweet chocolate and drizzled with creamy white chocolate. This recipe is not only a delicious indulgence but also gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions.

Whether you're hosting a party, looking for an inventive appetizer, or simply need a satisfying snack to enjoy while winding down, these nuts are sure to impress. With an easy-to-follow process and a ready time of just under 70 minutes, you'll be able to create a gourmet treat that looks and tastes like it came from a high-end bakery. Plus, the warm, roasted aroma that fills your kitchen while these nuts bake is simply irresistible.

Perfect for sharing with friends or nibbling on during a cozy night in, these Chocolate-Drenched Chipotle-Roasted Nuts strike the ideal balance between savory and sweet, ensuring that each handful leaves you wanting more. Let’s get started on this delectable journey that combines the rich depth of chocolate with a fiery kick!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • teaspoons chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
  • cup pecan halves 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate morsels 
  • tablespoon shortening 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • cup walnut halves 
  • tablespoons water 
  • 0.3 cup chocolate morsels white melted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium-size nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
  3. Add nuts, and gently stir to coat. Spoon coated nuts in a single layer onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake at 250 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  5. Spread nuts on wax paper or parchment paper to cool, breaking apart large clumps as nuts cool.
  6. Melt semisweet chocolate morsels and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  7. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Toss cooled nuts in semisweet chocolate until well coated. Return nuts to wax paper, and let harden.
  8. Drizzle white chocolate over nuts (do not toss).
  9. Let harden.
  10. Tip: Speed up the chocolate hardening process by popping the jelly-roll pan into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories534kcal
Protein5.05%
Fat74.75%
Carbs20.2%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.02
Glycemic Load
9.16
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.600869538991%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.76mg
Delphinidin
1.44mg
Catechin
1.43mg
Epigallocatechin
1.11mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.46mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:534.42kcal
26.72%
Fat:46.42g
71.42%
Saturated Fat:11.89g
74.3%
Carbohydrates:28.23g
9.41%
Net Carbohydrates:23.1g
8.4%
Sugar:20.64g
22.93%
Cholesterol:15.01mg
5%
Sodium:279.42mg
12.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:15.48mg
5.16%
Protein:7.05g
14.1%
Manganese:1.93mg
96.5%
Copper:0.84mg
42.07%
Magnesium:93.87mg
23.47%
Fiber:5.13g
20.51%
Phosphorus:199.79mg
19.98%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.85%
Zinc:2.17mg
14.47%
Iron:2.4mg
13.32%
Potassium:313.71mg
8.96%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.93%
Folate:28.09µg
7.02%
Calcium:67.63mg
6.76%
Vitamin E:0.92mg
6.14%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.78%
Selenium:3.92µg
5.59%
Vitamin K:5.19µg
4.95%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.37%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.57%
Vitamin A:167.51IU
3.35%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.54%
Source:My Recipes