Name: Spicy-Nutty Chocolate Treats
Yield: 8-12 pieces
Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate chips; 1/2 cup nuts (pecans, almonds, etc., chopped); 3 tbsp hunza raisins (finely chopped); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon (more or less, to taste); 1/4 tsp dried ginger (ground, more or less, to taste ); 1/8 tsp turmeric (ground, more or less, to taste ); 1/8 tsp black peppercorns (freshly ground, more or less, to taste ); coconut flakes (unsweetened); cacao nibs; crystalized ginger (finely chopped); Himalayan pink salt

Spicy-Nutty Chocolate Treats

These little chocolate treats are so easy to make and they have much less sugar than what you might purchase in the store. Try them with a piece of fruit and a cup of hot tea.

Course

Dessert

Servings

pieces

Ingredients

1 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup nuts pecans, almonds, etc., chopped
3 tbsp hunza raisins finely chopped
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon more or less, to taste
1/4 tsp dried ginger ground, more or less, to taste
1/8 tsp turmeric ground, more or less, to taste
1/8 tsp black peppercorns freshly ground, more or less, to taste

Optional Extras

coconut flakes unsweetened
cacao nibs
crystalized ginger finely chopped
Himalayan pink salt

Instructions

Gently melt chocolate over stove-top or in a microwave.
Add nuts, raisins, vanilla, spices and any extras desired.
Using a spoon or small scoop, form rough chocolate ‘balls”. Transfer to parchment or waxed paper-lined plate or small cookie sheet.
Refrigerate until completely solid, or freeze just until solid if you are in a hurry (don’t over-freeze).
Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

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