Chocolate Pools

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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
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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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