Dark Chocolate Walnut Butter Cups Food

DARK CHOCOLATE-WALNUT DATE BAR

Steps:

• Brush a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with oil and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides.
• In a food processor, pulse 1 1/2 cups walnuts, dates, peanut butter, vanilla, and kosher salt until finely chopped and mixture holds together. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly knead to pack together; pat into an 8-inch square. Refrigerate until firm, 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt chocolate with oil. Halve nut mixture and press one part into loaf pan. Drizzle with half of chocolate. Refrigerate until chocolate just begins to set, 10 minutes.
• Press in remaining nut mixture and spread with remaining chocolate. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and flaky salt. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. To serve, let stand at room temperature 10 minutes, then remove from pan using parchment before slicing.

DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and 5 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Add the vanilla and stir until combined. The mixture should be smooth and pourable.
• Pour ½ of the chocolate mixture into the molds, enough to cover the bottom of the mold and come about ⅓ of the way up the sides. Freeze for 15 minutes.
• In another microwave safe bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and pourable.
• Pour the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate layers in the molds. Make sure to leave enough room for the second layer of chocolate. Freeze for 10 minutes.
• Pour the remaining chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer, up to the rims of the molds. Wipe off any excess that spills over the edges. If desired, sprinkle the cups with hemp hearts for added crunch. Freeze for 1 hour, until set, then pop out of the molds.
• The cups will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• 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.

DARK CHOCOLATE WALNUT BUTTER CUPS

Steps:

• Line the holes of the muffin tin with paper cases and set aside. Heat the oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3.
• Spread the walnuts out in a single layer on a baking tray and roast for 12-15 mins, or until fragrant and slightly darker in colour. Tip into a small food processor and blitz in 1-min bursts, scraping down the sides between each burst. When you have a buttery, mostly smooth paste, the walnut butter is ready - this may take 5-10 mins. You don't want it to be completely smooth, as it will become too runny to fill the cups.
• Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Alternatively, do this in the microwave in 30-second bursts. Spoon 1 tsp chocolate into each case, then freeze for 10 mins before adding a spoonful of walnut butter. Push in a few pieces of chopped date, then spoon over the remaining melted chocolate. Freeze for at least another 30 mins, or until the chocolate is firm (the walnut centre will remain gooey), then transfer to a freezerproof container. Will keep frozen for up to a month.

DOUBLE DARK-CHOCOLATE WALNUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Cut 8-ounce (2 sticks) unsalted butter into pieces and allow to soften.
• In medium bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, salt and baking powder; set aside.
• On cutting board, chop 5 1/2 ounces dark chocolate into 1/2-inch chunks; set aside.
• Roughly chop 3/4 cup walnuts and set aside.
• In separate bowl using an electric mixer, cream together butter with both sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, to creamed mixture. Beat in 1 t pure vanilla extract.
• Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beating well with electric mixer after each addition.
• Stir in chocolate chunks and walnut pieces using wooden spoon.
• Drop 1 1/2-inch balls of dough onto greased cookie sheet.
• Bake 9 minutes on middle oven rack.
• Let cookies cool for several minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a cooling rack (they will be too soft when first removed from oven).

5-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a muffin tin with muffin tin liners.
• In a bowl or measuring cup, add the dark chocolate and ¼ cup (50 g) coconut oil.
• Stir in vanilla extract.
• Microwave for 30-second intervals until melted, stirring each time.
• Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the liners (just enough to cover the whole bottom). Save the other half for the top layer.
• Freeze for 15 minutes.
• In a bowl or measuring cup, add the peanut butter, honey, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
• Microwave 15 seconds or until slightly melted and pourable.
• Pour mixture evenly into the muffin tin.
• Freeze for 5 minutes.
• Pour remaining chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer.
• Freeze until firm about 1 hour.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Enjoy!

WALNUT BISCOTTI WITH DARK CHOCOLATE

Steps:

• Combine butter, sugar and eggs and mix well with electric mixer. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda in separate bowl and mix. Stir in chopped nuts and then add all to the egg mixture. The batter will be very stiff and sticky. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour (or overnight).
• With floured hands and board, divide the dough into two portions and shape each into a loaf about 12 inches long. (like a loaf of french bread).
• Grease a 10x14 inch pan and place both loaves on the sheet, leaving at least 3" between them. (This is important or they will expand into each other!) Flatten each loaf slightly, and as evenly as possible.
• Place in a preheated 400 dgree oven and bake 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and place on a wire rack to cool slightly. Lower oven temperature to 375.
• While the loaves are still warm (but not hot), slice them into diagonal slices about 1/3" - 1/2" thick. Arrange the slices on an ungreased baking sheet and return to the oven to bake for 15 minutes at 375. (Do not brown).
• Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
• If desired, melt dark chocolate according to package directions in a large shallow bowl or pie plate. Dip bottom edge of each biscotti in chocolate and lay on its side on wax paper to cool.
• When completely cool, stack into container, separating layers with wax paper if you've dipped them in chocolate.

DARK CHOCOLATE-WALNUT CARAMEL PIE

Steps:

• In a heavy 3 qt saucepan, heat sugar and water on medium until sugar dissolves and turns amber colored, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in microwave safe 1 cup measuring cup, heat 3/4 cream on high for 45 seconds. Place remaining 1/2 cup cream in refrigerator to keep cold for whipping later.
• Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in warm cream until a smooth caramel forms, it will stiffen when cream is added. Stir in chocolate and butter until completely melted. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/2 cups walnuts. Reserve remaining walnuts to sprinkle on top of pie later.
• Pour warm chocolate filling into pie shell. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour, then cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
• When ready to serve, in a medium bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat remaining 1/2 cup cream until soft peaks form. With metal spatula, spread whipped cream over top of pie. Sprinkle with reserved walnuts.