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Christmas-theme Chocolate Morsels Recipe

Christmas-theme Chocolate Morsels Recipe

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Published : Jan 29, 2024

Looking for a simple yet festive chocolate delight for Christmas celebrations? Try this Christmas-themed chocolate morsels recipe with Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate this year.

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Difficulty:easy

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Serves:3

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Time:2:10 hours

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Contains egg: No

It is said that chocolate and Christmas go hand in hand, much like cookies, and it is said to be a gift of God. During Christmas, chocolates like Cadbury Bournville Dark make many people nostalgic as they remind them of their childhood days. And for those who celebrate Christmas, it's more of a custom that is shared between families across the world. If there’s a plan to make some sweet, little chocolate delights to make the celebrations even sweeter, this Christmas-themed chocolate morsels r......Read More

For the Recipe

  • Milk - 1 tbsp
  • Cadbury Bournville Dark
  • Choco Chips - 3 tbsp

Directions

Step 1- Melted Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate
Step 1

Start by melting Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate in a double boiler. Add milk and keep stirring over a medium flame to ensure a smooth flow.

Step 2- Melted Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate in cookie molds
Step 2

Place parchment paper in a tray & pour the mixture. Allow it to cool and cut it into different Christmas cookie shapes.

Step 3- Melted Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate in cookie molds
Step 3

Add the choco chips on top.

Step 4- Christmas-themed chocolate morsels
Step 4

Refrigerate the cookies for 2 hours, and let them set well. Before serving, one may add some chocolate drizzle on top.

TIPS:

Savories made in Xmas shapes for the season.

Add A Festive Twist To Te Recipe

To make the Christmas-themed chocolate morsels recipe more festive, consider adding some of the warm holiday flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. To make the appearance more Christmassy, colored sprinkles and frostings, peppermint canes, iced edible Christmas trees, and white chocolate chips are great options.

How To Store Chocolate Morsels?

For short-term storage, it is always best to keep the chocolate morsels in an airtight container and place them in a cool and dry place away from any kind of strong odor. Chocolate easily absorbs strong odors from the surroundings owing to its high cocoa butter content. For long-term storage, freezing is the ideal method.

Know The Variations & Substitutions

This simple recipe is highly customizable. Here are a few options to explore.

  • Use different types of chocolates (white, dark, milk, and semi-sweet).
  • Play around with flavors like mint, peanut butter, and caramel
  • For vegan options, regular milk can be replaced by nut-based milk, and vegan dark chocolate can take the place of normal dark chocolate.
What Are The Common Mistakes to Avoid?

When it comes to working with chocolates, the most common mistake is overheating the chocolate, which leads to a slightly burnt taste. It is always key to melt the chocolate at the right temperature using either a double boiler or a microwave oven. Secondly, moisture ruins chocolates like nothing else. Even a negligible amount of water can make chocolate turn lumpy. It is therefore crucial to keep the chocolate away from heat and moisture. Make sure all the utensils and ingredients are completely dry and at room temperature.

Expert Tips
  • Avoid moisture: Moisture ruins the creamy, comfortable consistency of chocolate. Even a single drop of water can lead to a grainy, clumpy mess. For these chocolate-based sweet delights, make sure all bowls and utensils are perfectly dry.
  • Use Indirect heat: Indirect heat works better than high heat when it comes to melting chocolate. To eliminate the possibility of burning the chocolate, using a double boiler is the safest method.
  • Add Fat For Smooth Texture: To ensure a smooth, creamy texture, if needed, one may add some amount of vegetable or coconut oil after melting the chocolate.
Nutrition & Serving Suggestions

Made with dark chocolate, milk, and chocolate chips, this Christmas-themed chocolate morsel recipe is primarily a source of fat and carbohydrates. While the specific nutritional content varies between milk, semi-sweet, and dark chocolate varieties, on average, each of the morsels is likely to carry 70 to 90 calories. In this Christmas-themed chocolate morsels recipe, each cookie also provides 5 grams of protein and healthy fats from the dark chocolate.

The best way to serve them during Christmas is by placing them in a decorative tray and garnishing them with Christmassy designs like a tree, stars, and so on. One may add some icing sugar on top to create the snowy winter look.

Conclusion: Add that extra dose of chocolatey sweetness to the Christmas dessert platter with these little chocolate morsels. Although simple and easy to make, these little treats always add a splash of joy to any dessert platter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Cadbury products can I use for Christmas-themed chocolate morsels? down-arrow

To make these holiday Christmas-themed chocolate morsels, it is best to use the Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate for its rich flavor and smooth texture. For a sweet, milky version of the morsels, one may consider the Vadbury Dairy Milk bars.

How to store Christmas-themed chocolate morsels? down-arrow

The ideal way to store the Christmas-themed chocolate morsels is to place the morsels in an airtight container and find a dry, cool place that eliminates the possibility of any direct heat and sunlight. This prevents chocolate from absorbing any foul odor from the surroundings. For long-term storage, the ideal option is freezing them in an airtight container. Refrigeration is not recommended, as it often causes ‘sugar bloom’ (a white coating on the surface) that affects the texture of the products.

Can I prepare these Christmas-themed chocolate morsels ahead of time? down-arrow

Yes. These chocolate morsels are an ideal make-ahead option. For any occasion, one may prepare these morsels following the Christmas-themed chocolate morsels recipe well ahead of time and keep them in an airtight container.

How to make this recipe more festive for Christmas? down-arrow

To make these morsels look festive, use Christmas-themed molds. For garnishing and decoration, one may use white, red, or green frostings to create designs on top of the morsels. Colorful sprinkles can be added on top of the morsels for that festive touch.

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