Chocolate pools

 
                              Chocolate Pools
 
 Recipe By     : http://www.2way.com/food/foodday/ from Kraft Foods
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Candy                            MC
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      package       semisweet chocolate -- 8 squares or
    2      packages      sweet chocolate bars -- 4 oz. each
 
     Microwave chocolate in medium bowl on high 2 to 3 minutes or until
 almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate
 is completely melted.
 Spoon a scant tablespoon of chocolate onto a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet
 or tray. Spread each pool with a spatula to form a 2-inch circle.
 Immediately sprinkle with garnishes. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until
 chocolate is firm. Store leftover Chocolate Pools in refrigerator.
 Makes 15
 Nutty Pools: Prepare Chocolate Pools as directed. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup
 nuts, such as toasted silvered almonds, peanuts or toasted chopped pecans or
 walnuts.
 Father's Day Pools: Prepare Chocolate Pools as directed. Sprinkle with 1 cup
 broken salted pretzel rods. Drizzle with 2 squares melted white baking
 chocolate, if desired.
 Rocky Road Pools: Prepare Chocolate Pool as directed. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup
 miniature marshmallows and 1/3 cup peanuts.
 Drizzling Tip: Place 1 square of chocolate in a heavy-duty zipper-style
 plastic bag. Close tightly. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. (Add 30
 seconds for each additional chocolate square.) Squeeze bag gently to
 completely melt. Roll up bag to push chocolate into corner. Cut off tiny
 piece of corner (1/8 inch). Gently squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate.
  
 
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