(Jewish News) I have found myself spending a lot of time in my kitchen this year, and it has been fun to think about ways I can take foods that my family usually enjoys outside of the house and make them our own at home. And when it comes to holidays, I have really loved planning out all the fun ways I can get creative.

Now, I love chocolate, but I have never been a fan of traditional gelt, so I knew that I wanted to try making my own gelt this year with flavors that I would enjoy — hello dark chocolate and sea salt!

Making gelt is surprisingly easy to do, and you can get really creative when it comes to the types of chocolate you use and toppings you add.

Homemade Chocolate Gelt

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) of high-quality chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • Toppings of choice: Sprinkles, nuts, dried fruit, sea salt, etc.

Directions

  1. In a microwavable bowl, pour out the chocolate chips and add the coconut oil. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir for about another 20 seconds continuing the melting process.
  2. Return the chocolate to the microwave for another 30 seconds. Take out and stir repeating this process until the chocolate is melted thoroughly. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate, because then it will become chalky and unusable.
  3. Once the chocolate is melted, use a tablespoon to measure it into the bottom of a mini muffin pan. Continue until all of the chocolate is used.
  4. Add your desired toppings gently, sprinkling them over the top of the chocolate pieces.
  5. Place the pan in the fridge or freezer for about 10 to 20 minutes to firm. Once firmed, gently pop each piece out and store in a container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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