Heaven in a Jar: Homemade (Nut Free) Chocolate Spread

I had to take matters into my own hands. I scoured the internet, and to my delight I found ONE recipe sans nuts.

Thank you so much, SugarHero! My kids now know the joys of spreading chocolate on toast. They know how glorious pretzels and chocolate taste together. And they will never look at graham crackers the same way again.

The only change I made to the original recipe was I did add a bit more sugar and vanilla, but it is truly Heaven in a Jar.

Heaven in a Jar
1/2 cup of water
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 squares of Baker’s unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
1 stick of unsalted butter cold and cut into small chunks
pinch of salt

In a small sauce pan, over medium heat add water, sugar and cocoa powder. Stirring constantly, cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Then, bring to a slight simmer. This should take about 2 – 3 minutes.

Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla, chocolate, butter, and salt until a smooth texture is formed and all the ingredients are melted and incorporated.

Pour the mixture into a jar or airtight container. Cover with plastic wrap so the wrap is touching the top of the chocolate (so a skin doesn’t form), and then cover with lid.

Refrigerate overnight, and enjoy. (According to SugarHero! the spread will last for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.)

There’s only one thing I can say about this recipe. You’re welcome!

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