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Rocky road Christmas coins
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PREP TIME
20 min
Makes
40 coins
* PLUS Refrigeration Time: 60 minutes
Andreas Trauttmansdorff
Ingredients
- 1/2 200-g pkg chocolate wafers , about 20 wafers
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red glacé cherries
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans , or walnuts
- 225 g semi-sweet chocolate , about 8 squares, chopped
- 168 g white chocolate , about 6 squares, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pulse wafers in a food processor until finely ground. They should measure about 1 cup (250 mL). Turn into a medium-size bowl. Stir in apricots, cherries, marshmallows and pecans.
- In a medium-size bowl, microwave semi-sweet chocolate on medium, stirring halfway through, until almost melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and stir until smooth. Stir in crumb mixture.
- Place 2 pieces of waxed paper, each about 12 inches (30 cm) long, on counter. Divide mixture in half and place on paper. Shape each into a log about 10 inches (25 cm) long and 1 1/2 inches (3.5 cm) wide. Roll up in waxed paper and place on a plate. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Line a baking sheet or tray with waxed paper.
- Once logs are firm, using a serrated knife, slice into 1/2-inch- (1-cm-) thick coins. In a small bowl, microwave white chocolate on medium, stirring halfway through, until chocolate is almost melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and stir until smooth. Dip one coin halfway into chocolate, then place on prepared baking sheet. Let set. Repeat with remaining coins. Store in a covered container and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 66,
- Protein
- 0.6 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 9.7 g,
- Fat
- 2.9 g,
- Fibre
- 0.8 g,
- Sodium
- 15 mg.
