Orange Chocolate Crunch Food

CHOCOLATE-ORANGE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Bring about 1 inch of water to a very slow simmer in a medium saucepan. Put the chocolate in a medium heat-safe bowl that can sit on top of the pan without touching the water. Put the bowl over the water and let the chocolate melt, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, bring the heavy cream, honey and half of the orange zest to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the honey. Strain the cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl and then gradually whisk into the chocolate until smooth and shiny. Whisk in the butter until melted. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a cool spot until slightly firm, about 1 hour.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rub together the sugar and remaining orange zest in a small bowl until combined. Transfer the truffle mixture to a piping bag or resealable bag fitted with a plain 1/4-inch tip. Holding the bag about 1/4-inch over the baking sheet, pipe 3/4-inch truffles. Sprinkle with the orange sugar. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CRUNCH TRUFFLES

Steps:

• LINE a baking sheet with waxed paper. Place the chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Carefully melt the chocolate, stirring to blend with cream. Remove from heat and stir in marmalade. Mix until blended; fold in rice cereal. Spoon mixture by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet.
• CHILL truffles in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Place each truffle in a small decorative paper cup.

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 20cm square tin and line with baking parchment. Stir the melted butter and vanilla together in a bowl. Mix the caster sugar, flour and cocoa together in another bowl.
• Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the dry and beat together, then add the egg and beat again until combined. Press into the prepared tin. Brush the top with water and sprinkle over the granulated sugar.
• Bake for 30-35 mins. Leave to cool slightly in the tin for 5 mins before slicing into squares and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

CRUNCHY WHITE CHOCOLATE-ORANGE BARK

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
• Create a double boiler by putting a glass bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Add the chocolate and orange extract and stir until melted and smooth. Do not overheat white chocolate or it will seize.
• Remove the bowl from the pan and wipe the condensation from the bottom. Put about 2 tablespoons of the chocolate in a small bowl and tint it with the food coloring.
• Add the puffed rice and raisins to the large bowl of chocolate and stir until well combined. Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and with an offset spatula, spread it to an even thickness, about 1/4-inch. Tap the pan firmly several times on the counter to settle the chocolate. With a small spoon or fork, drizzle stripes of orange tinted chocolate over the surface of the bark.
• Refrigerate the chocolate for 1 hour to completely set before breaking it into large pieces. Serve immediately or wrap in cellophane bags tied with festive ribbon and keep on hand as a quick hostess gift!

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Peel and section oranges.
• Cut sections into small pieces.
• Combine the orange pieces and orange juice.
• Beat eggs and add oranges,vanilla and almond extract.
• Mix well.
• Sift dry ingredients together and add all at once.
• Pour into a greased and floured 9 by 13 inch pan.
• Combine the brown sugar,chocolate chips and nuts.
• Sprinkle on top of the cake.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 min.

ORANGE, OAT & SULTANA COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cream the butter and sugar together until well blended and smooth. Gradually beat in the banana, vanilla extract and egg. Add the zest. Mix well with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.
• In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, oats, coconut, walnuts and sultanas or chocolate chips. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet and mix thoroughly until a thick dough is formed. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Drop heaped tbsps onto the sheet, leaving a 5cm (2in) space around each one, and press down lightly. Bake for 15-20 mins until lightly browned. Cool.

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

Steps:

• Gently melt the butter, chocolate and syrup in a pan over a low heat, stirring frequently until smooth, then cool for about 10 mins.
• Stir the biscuits and sweets into the pan until well mixed, then pour into a 17cm square tin lined with foil and spread the mixture to roughly level it. Chill until hard, then cut into fingers.

ORANGE CRUNCH COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix oats, flours, baking powder, ginger, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients and mix well; place spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet.
• Use spoon to flatten each one to about ½ an inch thick.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until edges start to brown.
• Remove to cooling racks.

CHOCOLATE ORANGE CRUNCH TRUFFLES (SMUCKER'S)

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and set aside.
• Put the chocolate and cream in a small saucepan set over low heat, or in the top half of a double boiler.
• Carefully melt the chocolate, stirring to combine with the cream, making sure not to get any of the water in the chocolate (or it will clump).
• Remove from the heat and stir in the marmalade.
• Stir til blended, then fold in the cereal.
• Spoon the truffle mixture by tablespoon onto the baking sheet.
• Repeat until all of the mixture is used.
• Chill the truffles in the fridge for a few hours to overnight.
• Variation: Use Smucker's Raspberry Preserves in lieu of the marmalade.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside. In a saucepan, bring cream and orange zest to a gentle boil; immediately pour over chips. Let stand for 1 minute; whisk until smooth. Add extract. Cover and chill for 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. , Beat mixture for 10-15 seconds or just until it lightens in color (do not overbeat). Spoon rounded teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and chill for 5 minutes. , Gently shape into balls; roll half in nuts. In a microwave; melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip remaining balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.