Grown Up Dark Chocolate Tootsie Rolls Food

GROWN-UP DARK CHOCOLATE TOOTSIE ROLLS

Steps:

• Gather ingredients and grab blender.
• Place all ingredients into the blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Batter will be a little sticky and oily.
• Press tootsie roll batter onto a non-stick surface.
• Start to press into a square/rectangle shape.
• Cut into desired shapes.
• Store in refrigerator.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE TOOTSIE ROLLS

Steps:

• Line a 13 by 17-inch cookie sheet with sides with plastic wrap.
• Melt the chocolate. Add the remaining ingredients, stir well, and scrape into the prepared pan. The mixture should be about 1 inch thick in the pan; it will not fill the pan entirely. Cover and let set overnight at room temperature; the mixture will be stiff but still flexible.
• Turn the candy out onto a work surface and peel off the plastic wrap. Cut into 3/4-inch wide strips, then use your hands to "scrunch" each strip into a log. Roll the logs thin between your hands (or on the work surface) until they are about 1/2-inch in diameter. Cut into 1-inch long sections. Set aside to firm up a bit before wrapping or serving (the mixture warms up and softens as you handle it).
• Roll each candy up in a square of colored foil or cellophane, twisting the ends to secure. You can also form the modeling chocolate into leaves, roses, ropes for initials or animals.

DEE'S DARK CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt together the brown sugar, peanut butter, honey, butter flavored spread, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until well combined; remove from heat.
• Combine the oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the brown sugar mixture into bowl; stir well to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and almonds. Spoon into the prepared pan; pat down and spread evenly.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.