Here are two delightfully delicious decadent Christmas chocolate recipes, superbly simple ~ Coconut Cups and Almond Pieces. These mouth-watering treats make a great stocking stuffer and / or a thoughtful last-minute gift idea and, of course, you will want to make a batch for your friends and family. A sweet specialty ~ and always a big hit!
Chocolate Coconut Cups Recipe
Ingredients
This recipe fills about 36 to 40 small cups
- 16 oz 100% semi-sweet chocolate (bulk pieces)
- Two cups Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 40 to 50 Small Christmas decorated candy paper baking cups
Directions
- Roast coconut first in the oven, until light brown (about 10 to 15 minutes at 325 degrees)
- Melt chocolate in a medium-sized pot on top of stove – stirring constantly
- When chocolate completely melted, stir in coconut until blended
- Spoon into small baking cups about 2/3 full
- Sprinkle a little coconut on the top (un-roasted is fine)
- Let cool
Almond & Cranberry Pieces
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups Dark Chocolate (white chocolate can be substituted)
- 2 cups Roasted Almond slices
- 2 cups Organic Dried Cranberries
- Almond slivers – ready to roast
Directions
- Roast almonds in oven until light brown (on cookie tray for approximatly 10 – 15 minutes at 325 degrees)
- Melt chocolate in a medium-sized pot on top of stove – stirring constantly
- Stir in almonds and cranberries until blended
- Spread thinly into a waxed lined cookie sheet and refrigerate until firm
- Break into small bite size pieces
Super simple! Super spectacular ! Super scrumptious!
All I really need is love,
but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt!
~ Charles M. Schulz (1922 – 2000)
Notes
- “Coconut Cups” recipe can use either sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut. Prefer unsweetened
- If making a batch as gifts and need to pack – freeze the coconut cups which takes about 15 minutes
- “Almond Pieces” chocolate should be thinly spread in cookie sheets otherwise the resulting dessert is chunky (our choice). Spreading the mixture this way makes the recipe go a lot further!
- Moderation recommended for those watching their sugar intake
- Being neither a “cook” nor a “sweets” person these recipes are perfect to make as a once a year treat during the holiday season
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas;
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good tidings we bring to you and your kin;
Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
