Chocolate Nut Mix Food

CHOCOLATE MIXED NUT CLUSTERS

Steps:

• Make a double boiler for melting the chocolate by taking a saucepan and bringing 2 quarts of water to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Place a glass bowl of the same size or slightly smaller inside the simmering water. No water should be in the bowl- it just sits on top of the boiling water.
• Place the milk chocolate chips and the baking chocolate inside the waterless pot and stir until melted.Add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.
• NOTE: If your stove has a "Melt" setting- skip the double broiler and just add chocolate to a medium sized saucepan instead. (NO WATER NEEDED!)
• Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets. Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
• Place all of the chocolate in a medium sized glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Let sit 3-4 minutes, in the microwave. Stir gently. Add time in 30 second intervals, letting chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes after each warming segment before stirring. Once chocolate is completely melted, add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets.Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
• Once chocolate is completely melted, add in the 2 cups of mixed nuts and stir until completely coated.
• Scoop the chocolate nut mixture using medium sized spoons onto parchment lined cookie sheets.Place the cookie sheets inside of your fridge until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!

DARK CHOCOLATE NUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush an 8-by-8-inch dish with 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil and set aside.
• Combine the coconut flakes, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, trail mix and flaxseed and spread into an even layer on a baking sheet. Toast until lightly golden, 10 to 12 minutes, then transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, honey and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the temperature on a candy thermometer reads 260 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour over the nut mixture and stir to coat. Use a rubber spatula to press the mixture into the prepared dish and let cool until set, about 30 minutes.
• To make the chocolate drizzle, combine the chocolate chips and remaining 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl and place over a small pot of simmering water. Heat, stirring, until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, combine the chocolate and oil and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring often, until melted and smooth.)
• Drizzle the chocolate over the mixture. When set, cut into bars and serve.

NUTTY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Butter and line a 20cm square tin with non-stick baking parchment. In a large bowl, combine the biscuits and nuts, halving any larger nuts. Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth and glossy, then pour this over the biscuit and nut mixture.
• Tip the mixture into the tin, then flatten lightly - it doesn't need to be completely smooth. Chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight before cutting into squares.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHERRY TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• Pour all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir together to mix. Store at room temperature in a sealed 32-ounce mason jar and enjoy whenever you need a quick and satisfying snack!

CHOCOLATE NUT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl mix 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, flour and butter until well blended . Press mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Allow to cool.
• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
• In a medium bowl, mix chocolate pudding according to directions on package. Spread over cream cheese layer. Prepare vanilla pudding according to directions on package and spread over chocolate layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

*TINK'S WHITE CHOCOLATE, HONEY-NUT, BIRTHDAY PARTY CHEX MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the Honey-Nut Cheerios, Corn Chex, mini pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts and M&Ms; set aside.
• Cover large area of table, counter top, or two large cookie sheets with waxed paper.
• In a microwave safe bowl, heat vanilla chips and vegetable oil on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and heat 1 minute longer.
• If needed, microwave on full power for 10 seconds and then stir until smooth.
• Pour melted vanilla chips over dry mixture and stir gently to coat.
• Spread out on prepared wax paper-covered surface, and allow to cool completely. (I leave mine alone overnight.).
• When cool, gently break apart large pieces and store in an airtight container.

WHITE CHOCOLATE SNACK MIX

Steps:

• Line 3 baking sheets with waxed paper or parchment. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine mini pretzels, toasted oat cereal, crispy corn cereal squares, salted peanuts, and candy-coated chocolate pieces. Set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chips and oil on medium-high for 2 minutes, stirring once. Microwave on high for 10 seconds; stir until smooth. Pour over cereal mixture and mix well.
• Spread onto prepared baking sheets. Cool; break apart. Store in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NUT RAISIN GRAHAM TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• In large saucepan, melt the butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter.
• Add in the cereal, raisins and peanuts to coat.
• Pour mixture into large bowl, and pour box of powdered sugar over mixture.
• With a fork in each hand, gently stir to coat with sugar.
• Coat evenly.
• Let mixture cool and store in airtight containers.

CHOCOLATE NUT BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in nuts if desired. , Pour into four greased 5x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.