Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Cow Pies

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With the kids now largely out of school, or very near, you are going to be looking for ways to keep them busy. This last year has been a real test of endurance and family love, so I’m going to help you out here. One of the most important things is to keep kids busy and entertained. This recipe will do both. It’s one that I have shared via a rather whimsical envelope that I made years ago, and revisited them the other day. 

These are easy, fun for the kids, and full of that chocolaty goodness that we all so deserve. I made the envelope sometime ago, but since then revised the recipe to do away with the double boiler and make use of the microwave. That makes it easier, faster, and safer for the kids. 

Cow Pies

2 c. milk chocolate chips
1 T. shortening
½ c. raisins*
¼ c. slivered almonds**

In a microwave safe bowl (invest in a set of Duralex bowls, you will never regret it), melt chocolate chips with shortening at 30-second intervals, stirring after each. Fold in raisins and almonds, and drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper. Allow to set up and store in the fridge. Dole out as needed. If you need one for breakfast, I won’t judge.

 *Not a fan? Any dried fruit will do.

**Any nut will work here.


 

 

5 comments:

  1. Easy peasy and so tasty! I made something similar before with white chocolate and peanuts since my husband loves white chocolate.

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  2. I think that a couple of these would do us nicely for dessert, and believe it or not, I have everything to make this on hand! Don't judge, but my chocolate chips are from December, so those really need to get used!!

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  3. Woow great idea Dear friend! Looks really fun for the kids. I bet it must be delicious.

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  4. It looks so easy and yet so delicious .. It would make a good project to do with the grandkids.

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  5. One of my favorite foods is chocolate patties like these (minus the raisins or dried fruit - lol!) Yours looks the best of any recipes I've seen!

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