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Baking 101: how do I alter a basic sugar cookie mix to make it “chocolate”?

Chocoholic — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:42:18 +0000

Question by *s*t*a*r* *d*u*s*t*: Baking 101: how do I alter a basic sugar cookie mix to make it “chocolate”?
I have very little time to bake cookies for Christmas so I bought basic sugar cookie mix to play around with. Can I simply add cocoa powder to make it chocolate? How much? It’s a Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix in a pouch that makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

Best answer:

Answer by Phoebs
You can add cocoa powder. I’d add about 3 tablespoons and then taste the batter to make sure it’s still sweet and tastes chocolately. You can add more sugar or cocoa as needed. You might need to add a bit of water or milk to the mix to loosen it up.

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How to Make Chocolate Cream Couscous Cake

Nikita Gould — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:22:07 +0000

Albeit this delectable cake is vegan, everybody will definitely savor the luscious chocolaty taste of this cake. Before you even ask, the ingredients you will chance upon this recipe are available in groceries and health food stores.

This chocolate cream couscous cake is a dairy-free vegetarian recipe that would certainly appeal to practically anyone.

Watch this video and you might want to whip this up at home.

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Chocolate Benefits

Nikita Gould — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:12:02 +0000

Chocolate has many benefits. It is made from cocoa tree which translates that it contains many benefits that can be obtained from other vegetables. These perks are from flavonoids which serve as antioxidants. Antioxidants are able to protect the body from rapid aging caused by free radicals which can do damage tantamount to heart diseases. Chocolates are containing large amount of antioxidants as much as eight times more than that of strawberries. Flavonoids are also able to maintain a normal blood pressure through the making of nitric oxide and regulate certain important hormones in the body.

According to a Mayan belief, chocolate is medicine. It is considered to be the “drink of the gods”. It is derived from cocoa beans and not high in calories. But recent innovation can cause fat since it contains sugar as well as milk.

Chocolates are good for the heart. A small bar a day can help the heart run well. It can lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol by up to 10%. Aside from protecting our hearts, chocolates also taste good, stimulates endorphin making which gives a feeling of pleasure and serotonin which serves as an anti-depressant. Also it contains theobromine that serves as a stimulant. This information doesn’t mean that a person should be consuming a pound of it per day. Most studies made utilized no more than 100 grams of dark chocolate a day to be able to obtain the benefits. One bar of dark choco contains 400 calories. But if you are an avid consumer of chocolate, you should cut down the source of other sweets or snacks. Chocolate is a complex food that contains over 300 compounds as well as chemical even with a single bite. To really be able to enjoy this treat, one should take time to bite and taste it in order to assess the smell, feel and taste of each piece.

In recent studies made in Europe, 38% of German women and 34 for French do consume chocolate to make them happy and cheerful. Many doctors suggest eating chocolate to alleviate depression as well as stimulating the pleasure center of our brains.

Cocoa and Chocolate: Their History from Plantation to Consumer (1920)

Chocoholic — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:23:11 +0000

Cocoa and Chocolate: Their History from Plantation to Consumer (1920)

A reproduction of the original book published in 1920. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

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S’Mores Maker

Chocoholic — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:10:07 +0000

S’Mores Maker

You don’t need to wait for a camping trip to have S’mores any more. Have them every day with this electric look-alike “campfire.” Place marshmallows on heating “branches” and place into heating chamber. Place Hershey’s Chocolate Bar on a graham cracker. Once marshmallow is melted, place hot marshmallow on top of Hershey’s Chocolate Bar. Add a second cracker, and your S’more is ready to eat.

Adult partial assembly required. Requires 60W clear candalabra lightbulb. Food products not included. Heat shield base can be removed with a Philips screwdriver to wash. Approximately 10″ tall. Requires 4 “D” batteries (not included).Feeling nostalgic for summer evenings around the campfire? Now the quintessential taste of those nights can be yours anytime, anywhere! The Hershey’s S’mores Maker takes away the smoke, the ashes, and the mosquitoes, leaving you with the simple gooey pleasures a graham cracker, a chocolate bar, and a marshmallow can bring. Just install a light bulb (not included), plug it in, and stick a marshmallow on the plastic heating branch (included). Sure, it doesn’t have the romantic appeal, but you can tell ghost stories around your kitchen table just as easily. The S’more maker comes with instructions with plenty of safety warnings. You must supply light bulb (60W-120V G 16.5 candelabra bulb), spoon, graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate bars (Hershey’s highly recommended, of course–and a coupon is included for extra incentive), and appetite. –Emilie Coulter

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What’s a good icing for a dark chocolate bunt cake?

Chocoholic — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:24:05 +0000

Question by LawComm: What’s a good icing for a dark chocolate bunt cake?
I’m making a “dark chocolate” cake mix in a bunt style pan. What should I ice it with? I’d prefer something easy. I’ve seen a “drizzle” type of icing in pictures for that kind of cake. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Best answer:

Answer by Some_Guy_in_Ithaca_NY
A pound of Sour cream heated up in the microwave with a bag of choc chips melted in it. Add some triple sec if you like. It’s very glossy and it sets to a nice shiny finish. It takes about an hour to set.

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Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes By Miss Parloa and Home Made Candy Recipes By Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill

Chocoholic — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:24:08 +0000

Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes By Miss Parloa and Home Made Candy Recipes By Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill

“The people who make constant use of chocolate are the ones who enjoy the most steady health, and are the least subject to a multitude of little ailments which destroy the comfort of life…” (from the introductory chapter, “Cocoa and Chocolate”)

Compiled for complimentary distribution by chocolate maker Walter Baker & Co., Ltd. in 1909, Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes By Miss Parloa and Home Made Candy Recipes By Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill gives detailed instructions for creating 139 Victorian Era chocolate delicacies ranging from the simplest hot breakfast cocoa to the most extravagant desserts and elegant party dishes and delights. A must-own collectible volume for lovers of chocolate, vintage cook books and American Victoriana alike!

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Sugarless Chocolate

Nikita Gould — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:13:02 +0000

Chocolates have been around for centuries and it is not going to be gone. These sweet treats have lots of types, flavors and variations that will sure captivate once sweet guilty pleasures. They are usually sweet but dark chocolates are normally bittersweet.

Chocolates have been derived from the cocoa plant. Candy factories and makes process the raw chocolate to enhance its taste and have added many new ingredients that improve and makes chocolates a whole lot more delicious. In recent years, they have lessened the use of sugar because it led to different problems and complications. People with diseases like diabetes are unable to process the main component which is sugar. Simple sugar or sucrose can drastically affect a person’s ability to process carbohydrates. Consequentially, people who are in a low carbohydrate diet are also unable to ingest them.

Sugar contains a certain amount of calorie, which are fondly called “empty or negligible calories” by certain nutritionists and these types of calories are not very helpful for the body and these experts suggest that people who are trying to shed off that extra weight are advised to avoid sugar as well. Sugarless chocolates are now available in the market for those chocolate enthusiasts and chocolate lovers that are troubled with sugar problems.

These sugarless chocolates are chocolates having no amount of any sugar that is processed. They utilize sugar alternatives which are either semi-artificial or artificially produced sugar that doesn’t contain any sucrose or simple sugars. There are sugar substitutes in these alternative chocolates like aspartame, stevia, neotame, sucralose and acesulfame potassium. Also other notable sugar substitutes which are acquired from natural means are substances like xylitol and sorbitol.

So start trying these sweet sugarless treats today. You can have lots of it while not being guilty about the negative effects it can give to the body. Indulgence has never been this good.

How to Make Chocolates like an Expert

Chocoholic — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:14:07 +0000

How to Make Chocolates like an Expert

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Q&A: how to make those chocolate fruit shells you see on the bakery section of the grocery store?

Chocoholic — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:06:05 +0000

Question by : how to make those chocolate fruit shells you see on the bakery section of the grocery store?
i was recently at my local heb store and while shopping their bakery section i noticed this chocolate shells, looked like chocolate “cups” filled with fruits. how do they make these “cups”? and also how do they make the fruit appear so glossy?

Best answer:

Answer by football7712002
1 (15 oz.) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 c. confectioners’ sugar
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 (4 oz.) pkg. of 6 individual graham tart shells
2 c. assorted fresh fruit
1 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, melted

In medium bowl, mix first 4 ingredients until well combined. Spoon ricotta mixture into tart shells, arrange fruit on top. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Makes 6 servings.

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