No Bake Chocolate Chews
No Bake Chocolate Chews might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. One serving contains 89 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 60. 3 people found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you have quick-cooking rolled oats, coconut, vanillan extract, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Brown Sugar Chews, No-bake Toasted Coconut Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Macaroon Cookies, and Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Dessert.
Instructions
Line two extra-large baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring sugar, butter, half-and-half, and corn syrup to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar for 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips, vanilla, and, if desired, almond extract. Stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Stir in oats, coconut, and almonds.
Drop the mixture by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
Let stand at room temperature for about 1 hour or until set.
Enjoy immediately, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.