Chocolate Squares
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Offer a "thank you" or "happy holidays" to co-workers, neighbors, teachers, and friends with these festive chocolates.

Servings:
Makes 48 to 60 pieces.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients
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2 12-oz. pkg.semisweet chocolate piecessee savings

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1/2 cupwhipping creamsee savings

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1/4 cupbuttersee savings

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1 tsp.unsweetened cocoa powdersee savings

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1/4 to 1/2 tsp.ground cinnamonsee savings

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Melted semisweet chocolate (about 1 oz.) or chocolate decorating icingsee savings

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Red cinnamon candiessee savings

Directions
1.
Line an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with nonstick foil (or use regular foil and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray), extending foil over edges of pan. Set aside.
2.
In a medium saucepan combine 2 packages chocolate pieces, whipping cream, and butter; cook and stir over low heat just until melted. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and chill 2 hours or until very firm.
3.
Use foil to lift chocolate bars from pan. With a sharp knife cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces. In a small bowl combine cocoa powder and cinnamon. Sprinkle cocoa mixture on squares. Attach red cinnamon candies to chocolates with melted chocolate or chocolate decorating icing. To wrap, line a miniature tart pan with foil paper; place chocolates in pan. Makes 48 to 60 pieces.
Nutrition information
Calories 78, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 8 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Total Sugar 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 2%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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