Chocolate-Covered Everything!!!

Valentine's Day is on it's way! Chocolate is definitely a wonderful way to show someone you love them (or show a little love to yourself!). Everything is better dipped in chocolate!

Ingredients:

• chocolate chips
• coconut oil
• pretzels, marshmallows, strawberries, frozen bananas, orange slices, rice marshmallow treats, etc. for dipping.

Instructions:

• Put a few inches of water in the bottom of a double boiler. 
• Heat the water to boiling over medium heat. When it begins to boil, reduce heat to a simmer.
• Place the chocolate chips in the top of the double boiler.
• Stir carefully. Be sure that the water from below does not splash into the chocolate. 
• When melted pour into desired mold and allow to cool fully before removing from the mold.
• Or, add a little bit of coconut oil (a tablespoon or two) to thin for dipping.
• Drop desired items into melted chocolate mixture and swirl around until fully covered. Lift out with two forks and place on a parchment paper covered tray.
• Enjoy!

Tips and Tricks:

• Do not use melting chocolate, because it already has wax and oils added to it.
• If you do not have a double boiler, make your own by placing a heat-proof glass bowl onto a saucepan.
• Boiling water in melted chocolate causes the chocolate to seize, making it impossible to work with.
• Be creative with your dipping foods!!!

What is your favorite food covered in chocolate?  Tell us in the comments below!


Sincerely,

Cocoa & Nutmeg