1-Getting started with this chocolate covered pecans recipe is simple and fun, beginning with a few easy steps to roast the nuts. First, preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the pecan halves evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet. Top them with the butter cubes and roast for 5 minutes, then use a spatula to turn the pecans so they coat evenly with the melted butter.

2-Next, sprinkle the kosher salt over the pecans and put them back in the oven for an additional 5-6 minutes, checking at 5 minutes to ensure they’re done without burning. Once roasted, remove the pecans from the oven and let them cool completely. For the chocolate part, melt the chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals on medium or defrost setting, stirring until smooth.

3-Then, add a handful of the cooled pecans to the melted chocolate and stir to coat them fully. Remove each pecan individually with kitchen tweezers, a slotted spoon, small tongs, or a fork, letting the excess chocolate drip off before placing them on parchment or wax paper. Finally, let them cool and harden for about 30-45 minutes. This method takes roughly 50 minutes in total, with 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cooking, and 30 minutes cooling.