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bowl of pecans and package of dark chocolate chips

Chocolate Covered Pecans

5 from 2 votes
Super easy 2 ingredient recipe for chocolate covered pecans.
They make a great homemade gift for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, or just to enjoy any day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cool Time 1 hour
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 80 pecan halves
  • 1 Cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil optional
  • 1 tbsp butter optional

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cookie sheet
  • Silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or wax paper
  • Double boiler or microwave safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat cast iron skillet on the stove top on low heat.
  2. Line The cookie sheet with your choice of silicone baking mat, parchment paper, or wax paper, and set it aside.
  3. Separate pecan halves from any broken pieces in the package.
  4. Toast pecan halves in the skillet. Add a little coconut oil or butter if you choose. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
  5. Once toasted set them aside to cool.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips.
  7. Drop one or two pecans at a time in the melted chocolate and using the slotted spoon, take each pecan out letting all excess chocolate drip.
  8. Place dipped pecans on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  9. Let pecans cool at room temperature for at least one hour.

Notes

If you choose to melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, make sure to do it in short time increments and stir in between until chocolate is smooth.