Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans
Chocolate-covered coffee beans are the perfect bite-sized pick-me-up. Not only are they sweet and crunchy, but they come with a caffeine kick.
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- Serves: 12 persons
Ingredients
- 1(12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 1teaspoon coconut oil
- 1cup coffee beans
- Optional: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth.Step 3
Dip the coffee beans in the melted chocolate. Mixing well to ensure each bean is evenly coated.Step 4
Using a fork, remove one bean at a time, letting excess chocolate drip off, and place it on a waxed paper or parchment lined baking sheet. Allow to stand until set. The baking sheet can be refrigerated or placed in the freezer to speed up the setting process.Step 5
If desired, the chocolate covered coffee beans can be rolled in unsweetened cocoa powder for a different appearance and texture.