Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans

Name: Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening; 1/2 cup coffee beans; Baking cocoa, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Two terrific flavors—coffee and chocolate—come together in this mouthwatering recipe from our Test Kitchen. Learn how to make chocolate-covered coffee beans to enjoy as a snack or use as a topping on your favorite mocha desserts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup coffee beans
Baking cocoa, optional

Directions

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip coffee beans in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, 10-15 minutes. If desired, roll in cocoa. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 39 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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