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Chocolate Treats… Rich & Quick

Got loved ones with a passion for chocolate? Show you care by making heavenly chocolate treats- which also gives you an excuse to lick the spoon! These irresistible treats are made in minutes, and can disappear just as quickly.

Get carried away with delightfully decadent chocolate ideas for indulging everyone's sweet tooth at www.VeryBestBaking.com

Sea-Salted Smoky Almond

Chocolate Bark

(Makes 15 pieces) 8 ounces Nestlé Chocolatier 53% Cacao Dark Chocolate Baking Bars, broken into small pieces 1/2 cup smoked-flavored almonds,

coarsely chopped, divided

1/8 teaspoon sea salt (preferably large crystal)

LINE 8-inch baking pan with wax paper.

MICROWAVE small chocolate pieces in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If pieces retain some of their original shape, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Stir in 1/4 cup almonds.

POUR into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Tap pan several times to spread chocolate and settle nuts. Sprinkle with sea salt. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information per serving: 120 calories; 80 calories from fat; 9 g total fat; 3.5 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 85 mg sodium; 10 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 7 g sugars; 2 g protein

Chocolate Chip

Chocolate Clouds

(Makes 12 servings) 12 pieces Nestlé Toll House Refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar Dough 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Morsels, divided

1/4 cup milk 1 container (8 ounces) non-dairy

whipped topping, thawed, divided

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Place 12 2 1/2-inch foil bake cups on baking sheet with sides. Place 1 piece of cookie dough in each cup.

BAKE for 12 to 14 minutes or until just baked and light golden brown. Remove cups to wire rack to cool completely.

PLACE 1 1/2 cups morsels and milk in large, microwavesafe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until melted. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

RESERVE 1/2 cup whipped topping; refrigerate. Combine remaining whipped topping and vanilla extract in medium bowl. Gently fold half of the whipped topping mixture into chocolate mixture. Add remaining whipped topping mixture; mix lightly. Spoon over cookie bases in muffin cups. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

FOR GARNISH AND TO SERVE:

LINE baking sheet with wax paper.

PLACE remaining morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag. Drizzle 12 squiggly designs about 2- to 3-inches square onto prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, 5 to 10 minutes.

TOP each mousse cup with a small dollop of reserved whipped topping. With tip of knife, gently remove drizzles from wax paper and insert, standing up into dollops. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information per serving: 320 calories; 160 calories from fat; 17 g total fat; 10 g saturated fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 105 mg sodium; 37 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 27 g sugars; 3 g protein

Courtesy of Family Features