Description
Create spooky and delicious Dark Chocolate Almond Skulls that are perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (for decoration)
- Silicone skull mold
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Once melted, use a spoon to coat the inside of each cavity of the silicone skull mold with a layer of chocolate. Make sure to cover the sides and bottom evenly.
- Place the mold in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the almond butter, powdered sugar, sea salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Remove the mold from the refrigerator and spoon a small amount of the almond butter mixture into each chocolate-coated skull cavity, leaving a little space at the top.
- Cover the almond butter with another layer of melted dark chocolate, ensuring that the filling is completely sealed.
- Return the mold to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Once set, gently pop the chocolate skulls out of the mold and place them on a serving platter.
- Decorate the tops of the skulls with sliced almonds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- For a fun twist, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper to the almond butter mixture for a spicy kick.
- You can also substitute peanut butter for almond butter if you prefer a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skull
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg