Chocolate Covered Green Grapes

Today I discovered a new use for chocolate. Yes! That's right! Not only does the marriage of chocolate and strawberries go well but so does a marriage between chocolate and green grapes. I felt like that commercial where the chocolate bar and a peanut butter jar collide into each other making a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup...lol. The combination of the sweet taste of chocolate with a healthy snack is enjoyable and guilt-free ;). The best part is that it's so simple and quick to make. Treat yourself or gift some Chocolate Covered Green Grapes to someone you care about :).


INGREDIENTS:

• green grapes

• Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate Squares (8 squares to a pkg)
  

1) Wash the grapes and pat them dry with a paper towel.

2) Determine how many dipped grapes you want to make. I estimate that you can probably dip 8-10 grapes for each chocolate square (depending on the size of the grapes).

3) In a microwave safe bowl place the amount of chocolate squares you'll need. For every chocolate square in the bowl microwave it for a minute (example: 2 squares=2 minutes). I like to check it half way thru to see how the melting is progressing.

4)Dip the grape into the melted chocolate then gently spin it until you get full coverage. You could use a spoon to scoop up the melted chocolate and then spin the grape in the spoon if you feel you need more chocolate coverage. You can also use the backside of the spoon to help fix any spaces.

5) Place the finished product on some wax paper to dry. It should take about 5-10 minutes for the chocolate to harden. Bon Apetit!


*I give this a rating of 5 hugs!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

If you're looking for a decadent little snack I think I have a great recipe you might want to try! Chocolate covered strawberries are actually very easy to do and you'd be surprised as to how quickly it's ready to be served. With this snack you get the best of both worlds: chocolate sweetness and the natural goodness of fruit. Make some today for yourself or make as a delicious gift for someone you care about :).

INGREDIENTS:

• Strawberries
• Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate Squares (8 squares in a pkg.)
  

1) Wash the strawberries gently then dry off with a paper towel.

2) Determine how many strawberries you want to dip. I estimate that for every chocolate square you can probably cover about 4-5 strawberries (it really depends on the size of the strawberries you're using).

3) In a microwave safe bowl place the chocolate squares. For every square microwave it for a minute (example: 2 squares=2 minutes). I like to check it half way thru and see how the melting is progressing.

4) Dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate then gently spin it until you get full coverage. You could use a spoon to scoop up the melted chocolate and then spin the strawberry in the spoon if you feel you need more control managing the chocolate coverage. You can also use the
back side of the spoon to help fix any spaces.

5) Place the finished product on some wax paper. It should take about 5-10 minutes for the chocolate to harden. Enjoy!!

*I give this a rating of 5 hugs!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Hiya!

I thought it might be a good idea to post a simple chocolate chip cookie recipe. I mean, who doesn't enjoy a chocolate chip cookie every so often? There's something so very comforting about them. It's a type of cookie that any type of person can relate to and it can't help but evoke happy childhood memories. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups of all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of butter, softened
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 six ounce package of semi-sweet chocolate chips

1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease the cookie sheets (I like using Pam cooking spray for the convenience factor. It's also fat-free and it's 100% natural vegetable oil). Get a large bowl and put in all the ingredients except the chocolate chips.

2) Mix all the ingredients well. If you use a mixer, set it at medium speed.

3) Add the chocolate chips now and stir well. I find it best to just get my hands into it and knead it. Its a personal choice :).

4) Scoop up rounded teaspoonfuls of the mix and drop it on the greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes, if you like a moist cookie,or 12 minutes if you like your cookie with a crunch (likely browned). Then remove cookie with a spatula and let cool. Nothing goes better with chocolate chip cookies then milk!

*I give this recipe 4 hugs!

**makes 48 cookies

***72 calories each

Fudgy Bonbons

HI!!

I thought I would use one of my favorite chocolate recipes to start us off. These r absolutely delicious but I wouldn’t eat too many at one sitting..they r sweet!

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-ounce) package (2 cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
• 2 cups Pillsbury Best All-Purpose or unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped nut, if desired (I usually don’t)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 60 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
• 2 ounces white baking bar or vanilla flavored candy coating
• 1 teaspoon shortening or oil

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In medium saucepan, combine chocolate chips & butter; cook & stir over very low heat until chips r melted & smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In medium bowl, combine flour, nuts, chocolate mixture & vanilla; mix well. Shape 1 tablespoonful (use measuring spoon) of dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake @ 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Cookies will be soft & appear shiny but become firm as they cool. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Remove from cookie sheets; cool. In small saucepan, combine white baking bar & shortening; cook & stir over low heat until melted & smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in tightly covered container.

Yield: 5 dozen cookies

*My Rating System:

5 hugs =fantastic, 4 hugs = very good, 3 hugs= good, 2 hugs= ok, 1 hug= edible but if u have another choice pass on this.

**I give this a 5 hugs rating!!