During the holidays I like to prepare a simple chocolate candy, both dark chocolate and white chocolate. Making the candy is very easy and quick, and it is a treat that doesn't stay around for long. There are just two ingredients in the candy, chocolate and chopped nuts.
 Melting the chocolate |
It is best to melt the chocolate in a double boiler on top of the cooker. If you elect to use the microwave, be very careful as you can cook the chocolate instead of simply melting it. Reduce the power of the microwave and open the door often to stir the chocolate. I recommend that you do not use the microwave and use the double boiler as you will be less likely to cook the chocolate, and the double boiler will keep the chocolate melted as you make the candies.
 Chocolate has completely melted |
 Nuts added to the melted chocolate |
Once the chocolate has completely melted and there are no little lumps left, it is time to add your chopped nuts. I used chopped English walnuts for the dark chocolate, and chopped pecans for the white chocolate. Stir the nuts into the chocolate until they are completely mixed in with the chocolate.
 Forming the candy |
To form the candy, place a sheet of parchment paper on your worktop. Using a spoon, simply scoop up a bit of the chocolate and nuts mixture and drop onto the parchment paper. I don't worry about each being the same size; if you want perfectly formed candy, then you will need to buy some candy moulds. The white chocolate candies are made exactly the same way as the dark chocolate candies.
 Dark chocolate with chopped walnuts |
 White chocolate with chopped pecans |
These are delicious candies and they will definitely be a hit with your holiday guests. Don't be surprised if they quickly disappear.