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Easy Mocha Truffles Truffles are some of my absolute favorite decadent chocolate treats and these beauties combine two flavors, coffee, and chocolate! I am a life-long chocolate lover. So making chocolates or confectioneries at home is something I enjoy- almost therapeutic experience! Are you a chocolate lover? If you want to indulge yourself with some easy homemade chocolate treats, try these coffee-flavored delicious mocha truffles. These simple to make truffles are delicious and will surely satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. It surprisingly took no time at all to make these indulgent treats! Truffles are so easy to make and I have made them countless times over the years. It is such a versatile recipe and you can add different flavors to suit your taste buds. It is perfect at any time of the year, but they make impressive gifts during holidays or special occasions like Valentine's day. At home truffles always are a big hit, especially these coffee-flavored ones. These have...

Chocolate Crepes Happy Valentine's Day to all my friends and readers! Today's recipe is a simple but cute breakfast treat for Valentine's Day. It is for those of you who want to put together something special and to feel fancy, but not elaborate cooking :) Crepes are simple and super easy to make.Crepes are thin, soft and buttery pancakes made with milk,flour and eggs. These thin pancakes are so versatile, you can roll or fold them with any filling of your choice.The classic French crepes is made with buckwheat flour and can be made sweet or savory. I make crepes almost weekly and my filling are usually sweet coconut, ripe plantains and nuts. My kid loves bananas and nutella filling for his crepes.But this simple and quick snack can be converted into an elegant breakfast or dessert.What richer and more delicious taste can you think of than chocolate,cream and fresh fruits. This is your basic go to crepe recipe but you are adding cocoa powder. To make it spe...

Chocolate Mousse Chocolate mousse is a rich and classic dessert. It is a favorite among many chocolate dessert lovers. It is rich, airy and light dessert with chocolate goodness. This recipe is my absolute favorite,it is an easy no fuss recipe from Nigella Lawson . I have tried this many times and it is a no fail recipe. This is also perfect for those who do not want raw eggs in their dessert. It sets faster  than the regular mousse. Try this, you will surely love it. Ingredients Mini Marshmallows- 2 1/2 cups Semi sweet chocolate- 6 oz. ( preferably dark chocolate ) Butter- 3 tbs Heavy cream- 1 1/2 cup Sugar- 3 tbs Hot water- 1/4 cup Vanilla essence- 1 tsp Rum extract- a few drops Into a sauce pan add marshmallows, butter, chopped chocolate and hot water. Cook in low flame and stir. The chocolate will melt faster. The marshmallows will take about 5 minutes to melt completely. Stir till the mixture is smooth and velvety with no white streaks. Allow this to...

Double Chocolate Brownies Brownies are addictive with rich chocolate flavor.  These brownies are rich,moist and melt in mouth. If you are a chocolate lover what richer and more delicious taste can you think of than a rich and gooey decadent brownie. This is the first desert I tasted when I first came to the US several years ago. Ever since I have been hooked to this dessert. I have many failed attempts trying to recreate the same taste and texture.  I found this recipe from the book Hershey's Fabulous Desserts and followed the exact recipe. This is my go to brownie recipe and it comes out perfect.Try this,you will surely love it. Ingredients All purpose flour- 1 1/2 cup Cocoa powder- 1/2 cup Sugar- 1  cup Baking soda- 1/2 tsp Salt- 1/4 tsp Boiling water- 1/2 cup Butter- 1/4 cup melted Oil- 2 tbs Egg- 2 Vanilla extract- 1 tsp Chocolate chips semi- sweet- 3/4 cup Pre heat over to 350 degree.Grease 9 inch square baking pan and set aside. ...

Brazilian Truffles/Brigadieros Brigadieros is a Brazilian candy/sweet treat made with condensed milk and chocolate. These truffles has smooth fudge like texture and is perfect for holidays or as party treats. Kids will love it and is so easy to make. Try this,you will surely love it. Ingredients Condensed milk- 1 tin Semi sweet chocolate- 4 oz. Cocoa powder- 3 tbs Butter - 2 tbs Chocolate sprinkles or chopped nuts for garnish Roughly chop semi sweet chocolate and add into a micro safe bowl along with butter. Micro wave for 30 seconds and whisk it gently and put it back and micro wave for another 30 seconds. Continue this process until the chocolate melts completely. Whisk till smooth. In a sauce pan add condensed milk, cocoa powder, melted chocolate and cook on stove top, on medium flame for 8-10 minutes or till it thickens. It will leave the edges of the pan.Transfer into a greased plate and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Take small spoon fulls of the mixture and ro...

Chocolate Waffles Chocolate waffles is chocolaty goodness and is perfect dessert for breakfast recipe. It is for special occasions or for those days, when you want to make your loved ones feel extra special.These easy to fix waffles can be served with whip cream, ice cream or fudge sauce. This recipe is inspired from Alton Browns chocolate waffles. The original recipe also had chocolate chips,but since I was planning to serve with ice cream, I made it rather simple. Try this,you will surely love it. Ingredients All purpose flour- 2 cup Baking powder- 1 tsp Baking soda- 1/4 tsp salt-1/4 tsp Sugar- 3 tbs Cocoa powder-2 tbs Vanilla essence- 1 tsp Egg- 3 Butter- 3 tsp Butter milk- 1/2 cup Milk- 1 cup oil In a bowl mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder and set aside. In another bowl whisk eggs till light and fluffy. Add milk,melted butter, butter milk and vanilla essence and mix lightly. Pour this into the flour and gently fold in into a smooth batter.It ...

Choco Balls Choco balls is quick yummy treats for kids and can be made in a jiffy. It has only few ingredients like biscuits, condensed milk and cocoa. You can change the recipe and add ingredients of your choice like nuts, coconut or dry fruits. Ingredients Arrowroot biscuit - 12-15 (Graham crackers or any biscuits of your choice) Cocoa powder- 2 tbs Condensed milk- 1/2 tin Sugar- 2 tbs (optional) In a food processor make a fine powder of biscuits, cocoa powder and sugar. Keep two tbs of this mixture aside. Empty the rest into a bowl and mix condensed milk. Mix till it resembles damp sand. Grease your hands and make small balls. Roll the balls in the biscuit crumble mixture(you can also use coconut of sprinkles instead) Keep this in the refrigerator for an hour and enjoy! Try this Hope you will all enjoy!

Chocolate Pecan Cookies Baking partners challenge this month was to attempt one gluten free recipe.For me it was intimidating as I have never tried flour less baking. Swathi recommended Dominique Ansel's chocolate pecan cookies. These cookies are utterly addictive, chocolaty goodness. They are light and crispy in the outside with a soft gooey center.This recipe is a keeper and currently my kids favorite chocolate cookies. The original recipe has cornstarch,but they turned out a little flat. Then I tried using almond flour/meal and it came out well.Thanks Swathi for the recipe. Recipe Source:  The Secret Recipes by Dominique Ansel Ingredients Dark Chocolate Chips- 2 cups (12 ounce) Unsalted butter- 3 tbs+ 1/2 tsp Granulated Sugar- 1 cup+ 2 tbs Almond Flour- 1/3 cup (or 1/4 cup corn starch) Baking powder- 3/4 tsp Salt- 1/2 tsp Egg- 3 Coarsely chopped Pecans- 1/2 cup Day one making the dough Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler. Fill the pot with ab...

Chocolate Walnut Bars Baking partners challenge for this month is bar cookies. I always wanted to try them and when Swathi asked me to suggest two recipes  for this months challenge,I readily agreed. Thanks Swathi for this opportunity. Enjoyed this challenge! This is the second bar recipe for this months challenge. The first one is Lemon Bars.Chocolate Walnut bars is yummy,easy to make and kids will love this. It has a buttery dough, a chocolate raspberry filling and a crumble topping.   Recipe source Faye Levy's Chocolate Sensations,Hp Books,Canada,1986. Ingredients Walnut cookie dough Walnuts- 1 cup (3-3/4 0z.) Egg yolks-3 Sugar- 1/2 cup Salt- 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract-2 tsp Grated lemon zest- 2 tsp Chilled Unsalted butter- 1 cup ( 8 oz.) All purpose flour- 1 3/4 cups Chocolate Raspberry filling Raspberry preserve- 1/2 cup Semi sweet chocolate cut into chunks- 6 oz. Nutty crumble topping Sugar- 2 tbs All purpose flour- 1/4 cup Walnuts- 1/4 cup To...

Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies Chocolate chip cookies is my son's favorite. I often make it as an after school treat. This time I added some chopped walnuts and it tasted even better.Try this with a cup of milk or warm coffee, you will surely love it. Ingredients All purpose flour- 1 1/2 cup Baking soda- 1 tsp Salt- 1/2 tsp Walnut meal- 1 cup Semi sweet chocolate- 1cup Sugar- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar- 1/3 cup Egg-2 Butter- 1/2 cup Vanilla extract- 1 tsp Preheat oven to 350 degree f and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl,combine butter, granulate sugar, brown sugar on medium speed beat till smooth.  Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended. Slowly add the dry ingredients, walnut meal and beat on low speed until just incorporated.  Finally fold in the chocolate chips.Refrigerate and chill the dough for one hour.  Drop the dough heaping tablespoon to prepared baking sheet. Place cookie dough two inch apart. ...

Chocolate Caramel Fudge  This is perfect holiday treat and is so easy to make.Wrap them in candy wrappers and it is a perfect holiday gift which you can share with loved ones and friends.So try this delicious chocolaty caramel goodness this Christmas. I have added some chopped nuts to give a little crunch. Ingredients Condensed milk- 1 tin ( 13.4 oz.) Sugar- 1/2 cup Mini marshmallows-  1 1/2 cup Butter- 3 Tbs Vanilla essence- 1 tsp Dark chocolate- 11 oz.( 311 grams) Chopped nuts of your choice- 1/4 cup Salt- a pinch For the caramel Condensed milk- 3/4 cup Brown sugar- 1/2 cup Butter- 2 tbs Light corn syrup- 1 tbs Heavy cream - 4 tbs White chocolate- 100 grams This recipe can be made in two stage, first the chocolate and then pour the caramel layer on top or make it together as the recipe below For the chocolate fudge : Take a heavy bottom pan or sauce pan and add the butter, sugar,salt and condensed milk.Put it in low medium heat,stir occasional...

Chocolate Rum Balls~ Guest Post from Priya Ranjit Today I am extremely delighted to share with all of you this wonderful guest post-A perfect chocolaty treat for Christmas. It is an honor to have as my guest, my cute and bubbly friend Priya Ranjit , who is the author of Cook Like Priya .  There is no need of an introduction, Priya is everyone's favorite. She lovingly calls me chechi and for me she is my little sister in this virtual blogging world.She started blogging in July this year and we first came to know each other through the group- Baking Partners. Priya lives in UK with her husband. She is a great cook with innovative ideas and is a passionate blogger.Her space features versatile recipes which are delicious and easy to cook and the highlight is her photography and presentation. You cannot stop visiting her space and every time you go there, you find an inviting fresh look. Some of her recipe which I really admire is her Rose Cake, Rose flavored Coconut lad...