Chocolate Squares

Offer a "thank you" or "happy holidays" to co-workers, neighbors, teachers, and friends with these festive chocolates.


Chocolate Squares

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Servings: Makes 48 to 60 pieces.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 2  12-oz. pkg.
    semisweet chocolate pieces
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  • 1/2  cup
    whipping cream
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  • 1/4  cup
    butter
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  • 1  tsp.
    unsweetened cocoa powder
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  • 1/4  to 1/2 tsp.
    ground cinnamon
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    Melted semisweet chocolate (about 1 oz.) or chocolate decorating icing
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    Red cinnamon candies
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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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