Description
Rich, smooth, and customizable, these homemade chocolate bars are made with just a few ingredients and can be tailored with your favorite add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or sea salt.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cocoa butter (chopped or in wafers)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes, sea salt
Instructions
- In a double boiler or heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt cocoa butter until fully liquid.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, powdered sugar (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour chocolate mixture into silicone chocolate bar molds or a parchment-lined loaf pan.
- Sprinkle optional toppings like nuts or sea salt on top, if using.
- Refrigerate or freeze for 1–2 hours until fully set.
- Remove from molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge or a cool place.
Notes
- Use food-grade cocoa butter for best results and smooth texture.
- Adjust sweetness to taste depending on your sweetener choice.
- For a milk chocolate version, add 2–3 tablespoons of milk powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg