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(Just a second while I loosen the buttons on my waistband.)
Oh yea, that's why I don't make it more often.
It does make a quick and beautiful gift for any occasion though.
Use a good quality chocolate, but that doesn't necessarily mean it has to be expensive. I recently discovered a delicious bittersweet chocolate at Trader Joe's that's a real bargain. It's called "Pound Plus," because it weights 17.6 ounces, and it costs only $3.99. You can use milk chocolate if you prefer, or even white chocolate if you're so inclined. I sprinkled chopped-up apricots, dried cranberries and almonds on top, but the choice is limited only by your imagination. I added a bit of orange oil to the chocolate to give it a more complex flavor, but that's completely optional.
The recipe is this easy:
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Melt chocolate on top of a double boiler and add a quarter teaspoon of orange oil (NOT orange extract). Spread with a spatula over the parchment. Gently press chopped almonds, apricots and dried cranberries on the surface. Place in a cool room or in the refrigerator until chocolate has hardened. Cut into chunks with a heavy knife.
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you know me so well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a Stacey "snack" all the way.
I made a panforte at Christmas time and this reminds of that.
Anything with chocolate and nuts is my friend!
This looks like a picture. I had to read fast to see how you make it. Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love the big chocolate bars at Trader Joe's! This looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm a nutaholic, this would be very dangerous in my house, but in an extremely good way!!
ReplyDeleteAnd it is so pretty too!
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Wow Linda, this is sinfully good. I want to make this one too.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
elra
I love the ingredients in this chocolate bar.. and how easy! Thanks for sharing it..
ReplyDeleteA nice treat!
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