Cute As a Bug Chocolate Nuggets
Get ready to charm both kids and adults with "Cute As a Bug Chocolate Nuggets," a whimsical, no-bake dessert that's as delightful to make as it is to eat! These bite-sized treats combine the rich flavors of dark chocolate and cocoa with the satisfying crunch of puffed rice and almond slivers, creating a balanced blend of textures. Adorned with candy eyes, colorful sprinkles, and drizzles of white chocolate, these nuggets resemble adorable little bugs, making them perfect for parties, playdates, or a fun family baking session. Quick and easy with just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields 20 irresistible chocolate bites that are sure to bring smiles to every face. Optimize your dessert table with these visually stunning and delicious snacks that are as sweet to look at as they are to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate
- 50 grams White chocolate
- 50 grams Almond slivers
- 20 pieces Candy eyes
- 2 tablespoons Colored sprinkles
- 50 grams Puffed rice
- 2 teaspoons Butter (unsalted)
- 1 teaspoon Cocoa powder
Instructions
Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Place the dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a heatproof bowl. Melt them together using a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Stir the cocoa powder into the melted chocolate for a richer flavor.
Fold in the puffed rice and almond slivers, ensuring everything is well coated in chocolate.
Using a tablespoon, scoop small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Shape each mound into an oval or round 'nugget' with a spatula or your hands (you can lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking).
While the mixture is still soft, press two candy eyes onto each nugget to create the 'bug' faces.
Melt the white chocolate in a separate bowl using the same method as the dark chocolate. Once melted, transfer it to a small piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
Drizzle the white chocolate over the nuggets to create cute patterns such as 'wings' or 'stripes.'
Sprinkle colored sprinkles lightly over the nuggets for added decoration.
Allow the chocolate nuggets to set completely at room temperature or in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Once set, carefully peel the nuggets off the parchment paper and serve these adorable treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.0 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 458.9 g | 167% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 343.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 2070 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
