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Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts: Perfect for a Special Occasion<\/h1>\n

This summer we were invited to a luau engagement party! I thought the couple would enjoy some themed treats, so I decided to make some chocolate covered macadamia nuts. There were one of my favorite snacks from my own travels to Hawaii.<\/span><\/p>\n

These delicious chocolates are a dream: they’re delicious, vegan, gluten free, and easy to make! I adapted this recipe from Wild Wild Whisk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How to make simple chocolate covered macadamia nuts<\/h3>\n

The technique for these candies is incredibly simple. First, melt your<\/span> chocolate over a double boiler. I used Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chips<\/a> because they\u2019re allergy friendly, derived from sustainably harvested cocoa beans, certified gluten free, verified non GMO, and vegan.<\/p>\n

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Kitchen tip:<\/strong> If you prefer a more minimalist kitchen, it\u2019s not necessary to own a double boiler – you can simply nestle a bowl inside a slightly larger pot and boil water inside the pot. The trick is to ensure that you have two or three inches of space between the boiling water and the bowl. Also, make sure you don\u2019t use a bowl with a rubber bottom. That may sound too obvious to even mention, but once I melted the bottom of a mixing bowl!<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As an optional step, to make your chocolate smoother and creamier, slowly add a few splashes of almond milk as you melt it. Stir your chocolate constantly as you do this.<\/p>\n

Using <\/span>silicone candy molds like these<\/span><\/a>, fill each mold halfway with chocolate, then add two or three pieces of chopped macadamia nuts. Then fill the rest of the molds with chocolate and let them set in the fridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They are super easy to make and will turn out melt-in-your-mouth, incredibly delicious. It’s a brilliant outcome for very little effort!<\/span><\/p>\n

Making a Luau Themed Gift Basket<\/h3>\n

After the chocolate covered macadamia nuts were ready, my daughter helped me gather items for a perfect luau-themed gift basket to feature the chocolates, along with some other treats for our newly engaged friends. At our local craft store she found a beachy, wooden white basket with rope handles and some gorgeous tropical pink flowers that were perfect for the occasion. I added some coconut rum alongside the chocolates for some extra fun. We love how it turned out!<\/span><\/p>\n

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More delicious snack recipes<\/h3>\n

If you enjoyed these chocolate covered macadamia nuts, you might also like these snack recipes, all of which are gluten free, vegan, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth:<\/p>\n