Chocolate Dipped Tortilla Triangles Food

FRESH TORTILLA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet to 370 degrees. Drop triangles in hot oil, 8 at a time. Fry, turning chips once or twice, until they stop sizzling and turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack set over a shallow pan. Sprinkle with salt immediately.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED DELIGHTS

Steps:

• Place the chocolates and heavy cream in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the chips are completely melted.
• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Dip each strawberry halfway in the chocolate mixture and place on the sheet pan. Repeat with the pretzels, donuts, apricots and crackers.
• Place the sheet pan in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED TORTILLA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, and blend well. Brush the mixture on one side of the tortilla. Place the tortilla on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut the tortilla into 8 triangles, and bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 10 minutes or until crisp. Cool until the chocolate is set. Melt the chocolate in a small saucepan, covered, over low heat until melted. (The chocolate can also be placed in a small dish, covered with plastic wrap, and set on the hot plate of a coffeemaker. Turn the coffeemaker on and the chocolate will slowly melt. Stir occasionally. Or, place the chocolate in a small bowl and cook in the microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.) Dip the WIDE ends of the tortilla triangles, 1/2-inch up, and place each one on a piece of waxed or parchment paper to set. Store the triangles in an airtight container.From ULTIMATE SMOOTHIES: delicious recipes for over 125 of the best smoothies, freezes, and blasts. Copyright © 2000 Donna Pliner Rodnitzky. All Rights Reserved.

CINNAMON- OR CHOCOLATE-DIPPED TORTILLA TRIANGLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and blend well. Remove from the heat.Place the tortilla on the prepared baking sheet and brush with the cinnamon mixture. (This step can be done up to 4 hours ahead. Cover with foil and allow to stand at room temperature.) Using kitchen scissors, cut the tortilla into 8 triangles. Bake for 8 minutes, or until crisp. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.Melt the chocolate, if using, in a small saucepan, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally. (The chocolate can also be placed in a small dish, covered with plastic wrap, and set on the hot plate of a coffeemaker. Turn the coffeemaker on and the chocolate will melt slowly. Stir occasionally.) Once the chocolate has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and tilt it at about a 45-degree angle to facilitate the dipping process. Dip the wide ends of the tortilla triangles, 1/2 inch up, into the melted chocolate and place each one on a piece of wax paper or parchment paper to set. Store the triangles in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for several weeks.From SINFUL SMOOTHIES: more than 130 dessert smoothies & other indulgences. Copyright © 2004 Donna Pliner Rodnitzky. All Rights Reserved.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in almonds and chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Divide dough in half. Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool., Dip half of the cookies in white coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Repeat with remaining cookies in dark chocolate coating. , Place milk chocolate coating in a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in one corner of the bag. Pipe designs on cookies. Let stand for 30 minutes or until set.