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A CRUNCHY CONFECTION CHOCOLATE CRICKETS



A Crunchy Confection Chocolate Crickets image

Provided by Judith Newman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
2/3 cup cream
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
Salt to taste
1/8 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dry-roasted crickets, chopped (see note)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, mix sugar, cream, chocolate and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reads 234 degrees, or until a small amount of mixture forms a ball when dropped into ice water. Remove mixture from heat and add butter.
  • Cool mixture to 120 degrees without stirring. Add vanilla and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until candy is thick and no longer glossy -- about 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in insects. Spread evenly in a buttered loaf pan. Cool until firm. Cut into 2-inch squares.

CHOCOLATY DOUBLE CRUNCHERS



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I first tried these fun crispy cookies at a family picnic when I was a child. Packed with oats, cornflakes and coconut, they quickly became a "regular" at our house. Years later, I still make them for my own family. -Cheryl Johnson, Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, cornflakes and coconut. , Shape into 1-in. balls and place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped lightly in flour. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in chocolate. Spread about 1 tablespoon on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH



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Indulge in these chocolate crunch squares whenever you need a sweet treat. They're lovely with a cup of tea or coffee

Provided by Jess Whitehead

Categories     Afternoon tea

Time 45m

Yield Makes 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 7

170g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for the tin
1 tsp vanilla extract
170g caster sugar
225g self-raising flour
25g cocoa powder
1 large egg, beaten
2 tbsp granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 20cm square tin and line with baking parchment. Stir the melted butter and vanilla together in a bowl. Mix the caster sugar, flour and cocoa together in another bowl.
  • Pour the bowl of wet ingredients into the dry and beat together, then add the egg and beat again until combined. Press into the prepared tin. Brush the top with water and sprinkle over the granulated sugar.
  • Bake for 30-35 mins. Leave to cool slightly in the tin for 5 mins before slicing into squares and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

CRISP CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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These cookies should keep everyone happy for a few days.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 16 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, salt, and cinnamon. Set mixture aside.
  • Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture; mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until crisp but not darkened. Cool on wire racks; decorate as desired.

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