Chocolate Nutty Crispy Treats

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Dark chocolate - 500g
2. Mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, cashews) - 200g
3. Crispy rice or corn snacks - 200g
4. Butter - 100g
5. Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
6. Brown sugar - 1/2 cup
7. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the mixed nuts and crispy rice snacks.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar, and salt over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the butter mixture over the nut and crispy rice mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, stirring once during baking.
7. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
8. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled mixture and let set.
9. Break into pieces and serve.

Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 total servings)

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 7g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and chocolatey with a crispy and nutty texture.
• Easy to make with ingredients easily available in American supermarkets.
• A perfect dessert for chocolate and nut lovers.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and nuts."
2. "The texture was perfect - crispy yet not hard. The chocolate added a nice touch."
3. "A great dessert for chocolate lovers! I will make this again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
• Adjust the amount of chocolate based on your preference for a richer or less rich dessert.
• For best results, use fresh ingredients from the supermarket rather than old stock.