Dark Chocolate Smokehouse Almond Rocks

Decadent dark chocolate almond rocks sprinkled with sea salt, combining melted chocolate and roasted almonds in bite-sized clusters.

This Dark Chocolate Smokehouse Almond Rocks recipe combines Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate with crunchy Blue Diamond Smokehouse almonds and a sprinkle of sea salt for a rich, flavorful treat. The chocolate is melted gently, then mixed with roasted almonds and spooned onto a tray or mini muffin pan to form clusters, finishing with a touch of sea salt before setting. Customizable with dried fruits or nuts, these almond rocks set quickly in the fridge and store well in an airtight container for a delicious snack anytime.

Servings

6-12

Prep Time

10 minutes

Chill Time

30-60 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Ingredients

10 ounces Ghirardelli 60% dark chocolate morsels
1 cup Blue Diamond Smokehouse almonds
Sea salt for topping sprinkle

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate using either the microwave (20-second intervals, stirring between, up to 60 seconds) or a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir roasted almonds into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Optional: Mix in dried fruits or other nuts for variety.
  • Drop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined tray or into a mini muffin pan.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
  • Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate to set more quickly.
  •  Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Gather the chocolate, almonds, and sea salt.

Melt the chocolate in the microwave or using a double boiler.

Once the chocolate is melted, add the roasted almonds.

 Stir well until all the almonds are coated with chocolate.

Using a spoon, drop clusters of the chocolate-coated almonds onto a tray lined with parchment paper. A mini muffin pan also works great to mold the rocks. Sprinkle the sea salt over the almond rocks before they set.