
- 0:15 Prep
- 0:10 Cook
- Makes 35
- Capable cooks
These delicate easy-to-make sweets are a fuss-free way to please chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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125g butter, chopped
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430g (2 cups) caster sugar
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125ml (1/2 cup) water
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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255g (3 cups) desiccated coconut
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260g (1 cup) crunchy peanut butter
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125g white chocolate melts, melted
Method
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Step 1Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Place the butter, sugar, water and cocoa powder in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
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Step 2Bring the butter mixture to the boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut and peanut butter.
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Step 3Drop 1 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture onto the lined trays. Repeat with the remaining chocolate mixture. Place in the fridge for 2-3 hours or until firm.
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Step 4Place the chocolate melts in a medium heatproof bowl over a saucepan half-filled with simmering water (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Use a metal spoon to stir until the chocolate melts and is smooth. Dip a fork into the melted chocolate. Drizzle the chocolate over the delights. Serve.
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
Nutrition
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794 kj
Energy
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13g
Fat Total
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7g
Saturated Fat
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2g
Fibre
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3g
Protein
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9mg
Cholesterol
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56.44mg
Sodium
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15g
Carbs (sugar)
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16g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
- Author: Abbie Vernon, Ellenbrook, WA (reader recipe)
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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