Mounds Candy Bites-gluten/dairy free too!
These are little bite size treats that are easy to make and you can
knock out about 3 dozen in an hour. I am one of “those” that avoid dairy and gluten, but that is a story for later.
The only odd item that you need are candy molds. I found them at
Michael’s. (Wilton brand) Just indulge and buy three, It will be a huge
time saver. The one complaint I have about the molds is that they make 11 individual candies. Say what? Why not make the mold so it makes a dozen? I made mine with dark chocolate, but you might want to use milk chocolate or even a combination. I use GOOD chocolate! Just do it.
Ingredients and supplies:
-Three “peanut butter cup” candy molds
-Small paintbrush that has not been used with paint
-1 cup or more of dark chocolate 73. I used four bars
-1 cup finely ground unsweetened coconut
-1/2 cup coconut oil
-1 tbsp agave nectar-careful, this stuff is sweet
- Break up the chocolate into a large microwave safe measuring
cup and microwave in 20-30 second increments, making sure
to stir well after each increment, until melted and smooth. You
can also melt in a double broiler. Do not heat all at once or it
will become lumpy and seize and loose its gorgeous shine. - With the small paintbrush, coat the bottom and sides of the
candy molds. - Place molds in freezer for 10 minutes to allow chocolate to
harden. - Remove from freezer, and if you see holes in the chocolate,
paint more on and freeze for another 10 minutes. - While chocolate is freezing, shred the cocoanut if necessary in
a small food processor. I skipped this step and that was a
mistake. Slowly melt the coconut oil in the microwave so it is
liquid Mix in the agave and coconut oil. Taste and adjust flavor
if necessary. - Fill chocolate lined molds with coconut mixture.
- Place molds in freezer for another 10 minutes.
- Remove and paint chocolate over the coconut mixture to cover
the candies. - Place in freezer for 10 more minutes.
- Remove from freezer. Turn upside down and pop candies out
of the molds. - Serve. You should store extras in the refrigerator.
