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Gourmet Chocolate Covered Nuts

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Use the best ingredients for the best results in this recipe for Gourmet Chocolate Covered Nuts. My husband took a large container of these to a silly Santa gift exchange. This was the gift that was the most fought-over.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours, 00 minute

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds fancy mixed nuts (or other premium salted nut)
  • 2 pounds dark or bittersweet chocolate
  • 48 ounces bark, white or chocolate flavored

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on low for 3 hours. Don't touch. Turn pot off and let sit for 20 minutes. Cover a large surface (about 4 square feet) with waxed or parchment paper. Stir mixture completely. Drop by teaspoons full (I used iced tea teaspoons) onto paper. Let harden and store in airtight containers.
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