Cocoa Candy Recipe for Rich and Chocolatey Goodness With Every Bite

If you are looking for some pure chocolaty indulgence, then you need not try and look any further than this ultimate rich cocoa candy recipe. Every single bite will transport you to a universe filled with treats that are synonymous with smooth, gooey, and creamy chocolatiness. This would be an ideal treat for anyone with a sweet tooth and a chocolate lover at heart.

Cocoa is thousands of years old and is one of the main ingredients from South America. It was first grown by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. They regarded it very highly for its rich flavor and medicinal properties. Over time, and with advancements in civilization, cocoa became commercialized.

In today's age, it is a non-negotiable ingredient in most dessert recipes across the world. Thankfully, with the advancement in food science, it is also well known that cocoa is full of antioxidants that can lower blood pressure and also aid in heart health. These health benefits make it a favorite among adults as well.

Chocolate Candy:

Ingredients:

• 501 gm cocoa powder
• 252 gm sugar
• 123 ml butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 252 gm chocolate chips
• 123 gm walnuts
• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. First, you have to prepare a baking sheet by layering it with parchment paper.
2. Next, you need to mix dark cocoa powder with sugar together in a big bowl with unsalted butter and give everything a good mix.
3. Once this mixture is well combined, you need to add the vanilla extract.
4. In order to melt chocolate in the next step, you have to put milk chocolate chips in a bowl in the microwave or a double boiler. Whichever way you use to milk the chocolates, you need to make sure you have a smooth, lump-free liquid.
5. Once the chocolate is melted, you have to pour in the mixture of cocoa and butter, together.
6. After this, you can fold in your chopped walnuts for that extra crunch factor.
7. It is advisable that you add a dash of sea salt over the top, balancing the sweetness.
8. To shape the candies into their final form, you have to scoop spoonful-sized chunks of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
9. Then, you are going to press the chunks between your hands or use a spatula to press the chunk into a round and smooth shape.
10. While the candies are sure to look absolutely delectable at this point, you need to refrigerate them for at least one hour.
11. In order to coat the candies, you have to melt some milk chocolate chips in the microwave.
12. You are going to place each candy into the melted chocolate and coat it very well.
13. You have to take a fresh sheet of parchment-lined baking tray and place the covered candies on it.
14. Once done, you need to refrigerate them again until the chocolate gets hardened.
15. After this, you can take them out of the refrigerator and serve these candies along with your evening tea.

To make your dessert interesting, you can use different types of chocolate chips, cookie crumbs or nuts, and dried fruits. To give it a festive touch, you can top this with edible gold dust or colorful sprinkles. One great tip for more variety would be to coat the candies in white chocolate after melting white chocolate chips in order to give a contrasting look.

While there can be different kinds of mishaps while making a dessert, there are also ways to rectify them. If you find yourself with a very sticky mixture, you need to add some more cocoa powder. On the other hand, if you are mixture is very dry, you need to add some more butter to it

For a rich and thick chocolate coating, you need to heat the melted chocolate mixture and thicken it to an extent before coating the candies with it.

You can dust the candies with sea salt or honey before serving. You can also choose to garnish with fresh fruits or edible flowers and add caramel sauce for drizzling. You may serve it on a decorative platter or tiered stand. All these little details make the candy even more beautiful and flavorful.

This decadent cocoa candy recipe is going to satisfy the most intense of chocolate cravings. You can share these candies with friends and family, or you can keep them all to yourself — in either case, every bite will give you pure chocolatey bliss.