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Chocolate covered pecans finished dish

Chocolate Covered Pecans

Buttery toasted pecans coated in smooth chocolate make an easy dessert snack that firms up beautifully in the refrigerator.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp salted butter
  • 1/8 tsp stevia
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Melt butter in a microwave-safe dish for 30 seconds on high, then stir in stevia.
  • Toss pecan halves with the butter mixture until fully coated.
  • Spread pecans on a non-stick baking sheet, preferably lined with a silicone baking mat.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes, stirring halfway, and watch closely during the final 5 minutes.
  • Transfer toasted pecans to a large bowl.
  • Put chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute; stir thoroughly to distribute heat.
  • Microwave at full power in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until nearly melted.
  • Stir in coconut oil until smooth.
  • Stir pecans into the chocolate until completely coated.
  • Lift pecans with a fork onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve chilled and store remaining pecans in the refrigerator or freezer.