These two-ingredient homemade Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts are simple to make and easy to customize with dark, milk, or white chocolate. They make delightful snacks or edible gifts with a touch of Hawaiian island charm.
My husband always looks forward to a box of Hawaiian Host chocolate covered macadamia nuts at Christmas, but you don’t need a store-bought box to enjoy them. With just two ingredients you can make a gift-worthy batch at home. Use dark, milk, or white chocolate — or combine them — to match your taste.
Serve these alongside macadamia chocolate shortbread cookies and macadamia coconut brittle for an island-themed holiday platter that’s sure to impress guests.
Helpful tools
A candy mold makes the chocolates look polished and perfect for gifting, but it’s optional.
- I used a cherry cordial candy mold purchased locally, but any small candy mold will work.
- Silicone candy molds are also convenient and easy to release.
Ingredients and substitutions
The full ingredient list and quantities appear in the recipe card below. A few notes and substitution ideas:
- Macadamia nuts – Whole macadamias give the most premium appearance and texture, but chopped nuts work fine. Use raw or dry-roasted unsalted macadamias; salted nuts will make the finished candies too salty. If using raw nuts, roast them first to bring out their buttery sweetness.
- Chocolate melting wafers – Choose chocolate melting wafers or couverture chocolate that melts smoothly. Ghirardelli or similar quality wafers work well and produce glossy, tasty candies.
How to make chocolate covered macadamia nuts
The steps below explain the process visually and in simple detail. You can skip to the printable recipe card at the end.
Start by melting the chocolate. Use a double boiler or set a heatproof glass bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir the chocolate until smooth.
Note: Avoid melting chocolate directly over high heat or in a microwave without care; direct heat can cause fat separation and white streaks when the chocolate cools.
Using a candy mold
Spoon melted chocolate into each candy cavity about halfway, place a whole macadamia or a couple of nut pieces in the center, then top with more melted chocolate to fill the cavity. Chill in the refrigerator until set, then gently release the chocolates from the mold.
Macadamia clusters without a mold
No mold? No problem. Fold the nuts into the melted chocolate until coated, then drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet to form clusters. Refrigerate until firm.
Note: The cluster method is quicker and uses less chocolate per nut, so it will cover more nuts than the molded method, but the shape is more rustic.
Storage
Store finished chocolate covered macadamia nuts in an airtight container in a cool, dark pantry for up to one week for best flavor. Macadamias can become rancid, so enjoy them soon after making.
For longer storage, freeze the chocolates for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving to avoid condensation on the chocolate.
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2-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts
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Equipment
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Candy mold (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 ounce chocolate melting wafers, dark or white, 113 g
- ¼ – ⅔ cup macadamia nuts, raw or roasted unsalted
Instructions
If using candy molds:
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Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat once nearly melted and stir until completely smooth.
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Fill each mold cavity halfway with melted chocolate, press one or two macadamia nuts into the chocolate, then top with more melted chocolate to fill the cavity.
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Refrigerate until the chocolates are firm, then unmold and serve.
If not using candy molds:
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Melt the chocolate as above. Stir the macadamia nuts into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
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Drop teaspoon-sized clusters onto parchment paper and chill until set.
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Store chilled or at room temperature in an airtight container.
Notes
- The cluster method uses less chocolate per nut, so the same amount of chocolate will cover more than double the nuts compared with individual molded pieces.
- Nutrition info provided is an estimate.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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