Chocolate Snowcaps Corn Flakes Recipes

CHOCOLATE CORN FLAKES

Steps:

• Pour the corn flakes into a large mixing bowl, then pour about half of the bittersweet chocolate over them. Using a rubber spatula, mix until they are coated evenly. The chocolate will immediately begin to set. Once the chocolate has set, repeat with the remaining chocolate to give it second coat.
• Quickly scoop the chocolate corn flakes into small mounds onto a parchment-lined sheet pan. (It is easier to use one spoon to scoop the mounds and another spoon to scrape them onto the sheet pan.) It is important to work quickly because the mixture is easier to scoop before the chocolate hardens.
• If your kitchen is very hot, you can place the sheet pan in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden, however, do not leave them in the refrigerator for more than 10 minutes. If they get too cold, condensation will form on them when they are removed from the refrigerator due to the difference in temperature between the cold chocolate and the warm air, which will cause the chocolate to turn white. While this doesn't affect the taste, it does ruin the appearance.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry area for up to 2 weeks.
• How to Temper Chocolate (From Dessert Circus, Extraordinary Desserts You Can Make At Home by Jacques Torres):
• Chocolate is tempered so that after it has been melted, it retains its gloss and hardens again without becoming chalky and white (that happens when the molecules of fat separate and form on top of the chocolate). There are a variety of ways to temper.
• One of the easiest ways to temper chocolate is to chop it into small pieces and then place it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time on high power until most of the chocolate is melted. Be very careful not to overheat it. (The temperature of dark chocolate should be between 88 and 90 degrees F, slightly warmer than your bottom lip. It will retain its shape even when mostly melted. White and milk chocolates melt at a temperature approximately 2 degrees F less because of the amount of lactose they contain.) Any remaining lumps will melt in the chocolate's residual heat. Use an immersion blender or whisk to break up the lumps. Usually, chocolate begins to set, or crystallize, along the side of the bowl. As it sets, mix those crystals into the melted chocolate to temper it. A glass bowl retains heat well and keeps the chocolate tempered longer.
• Another way to temper chocolate is called seeding. In this method, add small pieces of unmelted chocolate to melted chocolate. The amount of unmelted chocolate to be added depends on the temperature of the melted chocolate, but is usually 1/4 of the total amount. It is easiest to use an immersion blender for this, or a whisk.
• The classic way to temper chocolate is called tabliering. Two thirds of the melted chocolate is poured onto a marble or another cold work surface. The chocolate is spread out and worked with a spatula until its temperature is approximately 81 degrees F. At this stage, it is thick and begins to set. This tempered chocolate is then added to the remaining non-tempered chocolate and mixed thoroughly until the mass has a completely uniform temperature. If the temperature is still too high, part of the chocolate is worked further on the cold surface until the correct temperature is reached. This is a lot of work, requires a lot of room, and makes a big mess.
• A simple method of checking tempering, is to apply a small quantity of chocolate to a piece of paper or to the point of a knife. If the chocolate has been correctly tempered, it will harden evenly and show a good gloss within a few minutes.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cornflakes until coated.
• Drop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Chill in the refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.

COOKING WITH KIDS: CHOCOLATE CORNFLAKE CAKES

Steps:

• Children: Weigh out the ingredients. Older children can do this by themselves with supervision and little ones can help to pour or spoon ingredients into the weighing scales. Put 50g butter, 100g milk or dark chocolate, broken into chunks and 3 tbsp golden syrup in a saucepan or microwavable bowl. Put 100g cornflakes in another large bowl.
• Grown ups: Melt the weighed butter, chocolate and golden syrup in the saucepan over a low heat or briefly in the microwave. Allow to cool a little before pouring over the cornflakes.
• Children: Stir the ingredients together gently using a wooden spoon. Spoon the mixture into 12 cupcake cases arranged on a muffin tray (or baking sheet, if you don't have one). Grown ups will need to do this for younger children or simply arrange on a tray and let the mess happen. Put in the fridge to set.

CHOCOLATE SNOWCAPS-ALL BRAN

Steps:

• 1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.2. In 3-quart saucepan, melt shortening and chocolate together over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Cool. Stir in granulated sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing until combined. Stir in KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal and walnuts. Cover and chill until dough is stiff.3. Using level tablespoons of dough shape into balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.4. Bake at 350°F about 14 minutes or until set. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheets. Place on wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container. NOTE: Cookies are soft when removed from oven, but will become firm when cool.

CHEWY CHOCOLATE SNOWCAPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in chocolate and pecans. Beat egg whites until slightly stiff, then stir into chocolate mixture until just until incorporated. (Do not overmix.) You can use a stand mixer on low or a sturdy spoon and a large bowl.
• Crush sugar cubes and place in a shallow bowl. Using a small ice cream scoop or a melon baller, spoon up dough to create a scoop about the size of a golf ball. Lightly dip the top of the cookie into the sugar and then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
• Bake until cookie tops are dry and crackled, about 12 to 15 minutes. Rotate sheets if using more than 1 at a time. The cookies should be dry and crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside and capped with a nice sprinkling of chunky sugar.
• Transfer sheets to wire racks and let cookies cool completely. Can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER, CORN FLAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat peanut butter, sugar and corn syrup over low heat to melt. Stir in cereal.
• Pat into a 8x8 lightly greased pan. (I line my pan with foil and then lightly spray it. When it is time to cut them, the foil lifts right out.).
• Melt chocolate chips over low heat or in the microwave and spread over top. Cool until firm.

CHOCOLATE CORN FLAKE CANDY

Steps:

• Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over hot water.
• Mix corn flakes and nuts in a large bowl.
• Pour melted chocolate over this mixture.
• Stir until well coated.
• Drop by teaspoon full onto wax paper.
• Can also be put into candy cups.

CHOCOLATE SNOWCAPS-CORN FLAKES

Steps:

• 1. In mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.2. In heavy saucepan, melt shortening and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into electric mixer bowl cool. Stir in sugar and beat on low until well combined.3. Add eggs and vanilla beat well on medium.4. Add flour mixture, walnuts and KELLOGG'S Corn Flake Crumbs. Blend on low until thoroughly combined. Cover dough tightly and chill for 45 minutes or until stiff enough to form into balls.5. Portion dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place balls on cookie sheet coated with cooking spray.6. Bake at 350°F about 17 minutes or until done. Remove immediately and cool on wire rack.