Chocolate-Caramelized Macadamia Nuts

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"What a nice sweet snack to have for everyone or to just have to serve your guest, delicious -"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 2 cups nuts

ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups whole macadamia nuts
• 1 lb bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup confectioners' sugar

directions

1. Place macadamia nuts and sugar in a four-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts and begins to rechrystallize and the nuts become white and coated with sugar, about 12 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a baking sheet, and set aside until cool enough to handle. Separate the nuts and let cool completey.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl over a pan of simmering water. Using a fork, dip the sugared nuts in the melted chocolate, coating completely. Place on a lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate has set.
3. Sift confectioners' sugar over a baking pan. Roll nuts in sugar. Transfer the sugar and the nuts to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for up to a week.

Reviews

[Chef1MOM-Connie]

Made for ZWT5. WOWZER!!!!!!!!! I chose this as an extra recipe to make... well because it's chocolate! Out of this world in taste. I love chocolate covered peanuts and make them often by request for family and friends. This is a new recipe to add to the repetoire. Thank you!