Face it most of us love Chocolate don’t we and many of us can’t help but add a bar or two of Chocolate while we’re checking out at the grocery store. That is, if we don’t already have a bag of fun-sized Chocolates in the cart.
Today you can snack all you want because we missed having Chocolate on December 28th which was National Chocolate Candy Day. If you missed the treats on Halloween or need a last sugary fix before the New Year, spend some quality time with Chocolate Candy!
Now that I plan on going on my #diet on January 1st and I don’t plan on eating Chocolate for the month of January and depending on how much #weight I lose I may not have any #Chocolate in February either. If you will excuse me I’m going to run to the store and grab a Candy Bar or two for today and tomorrow. Would you like some Chocolate as well?
National Chocolate Candy Day Activities
- No, matter how you’re feeling the wonderful combination that is Peanut Butter and Chocolate or are more of a Chocolate and Caramel fan, on December 28th you should indulge in every kind of Chocolate Candy you like and don’t forget to try something new. See if you can guess the filling before reading the description.
- There is no need to wait until Valentine’s Day to share Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses with someone is there?
- Try making some Chocolate Candies today and remember to have fun with Chocolate and pick out some cool molds. I found Cute Mini Dog Head Shape Set to make Candy for David and Charlie. Would you like a piece of two of the Chocolate I’m going to make?
Chocolate Fun Facts
- 25 million is the number of Hershey’s Kisses made each day.
- 3 is the number of Chocolate varieties: which are Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, and White Chocolate.
- 11 pounds is the average amount of Chocolate every American eats per year
- $22 billion is the amount of money Americans spent on Chocolate in 2017.
Why People Love National Chocolate Candy Day
- It doesn’t matter if its the fun-sized Chocolate Candies in our stockings, or a bag of ornament-shaped Chocolates, we have a new reason to indulge.
- A quality Dark Chocolate Bar contains soluble fiber and plenty of antioxidants to deem this a beneficial sweet treat. That said, enjoy everything in moderation including Chocolate.
- We can’t seem to help getting giddy over Chocolate and Science can back us up on this too. Studies show Chocolate may temporarily help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Recipe for Milk Chocolate Candy Bar
115 grams milk chocolate (41 % cocoa content)
5 grams puffed rice, puffed quinoa, crushed salted pretzels, etc plus more for garnishing
Instructions
Place in the fridge for 20 minutes at least or until set. Unmold and store in an airtight container.
In a microwave safe bowl, heat the Alunga milk chocolate on power level 5 for 1 to 2 minutes until it’s melted. Make sure to pause the microwave every so often to give the chocolate a stir.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in 3 tablespoon of puffed rice, puffed quinoa, crushed salted pretzels, or even chopped nuts. Mix well.
Divide the chocolate mixture between the cavities of a 9-cavity silicone mini cake mould. Sprinkle with more toppings.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
