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Spiced Mexican Chocolate with Sea Salt

For chocolate connoisseurs with a penchant for turning up the heat, this spiced Mexican chocolate with sea salt will take you to a new place. We tried a few spiced chocolate recipes, but this was the big winner.

Instructions

  • 1.Prepare a 7"x11" baking pan, by lining it with parchment paper or wax paper. (Taping the paper to the pan will make your life easier when you go to spread chocolate!)
  • 2.Coarsely chop the chocolate.
  • 3.Chop/crush peanuts. (You can put the peanuts in a bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.)
  • 4.Melt chocolate in a double boiler, stirring until completely smooth. Stir in cinnamon and cayenne until completely mixed.
  • 5.Using a spatula, spread chocolate mixture evenly on the parchment paper.
  • 6.Sprinkle with sea salt, and then crushed peanuts.
  • 7.Allow to set for 1-2 hours. For best results, place them in the refrigerator.
  • 8.Cut into pieces, and store in a sealed container in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. dark chocolate
  • 3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon organic ground cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts