Homemade Chocolate Gift Boxes

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I make a variety of goodies to give to family and friends each Christmas. Mostly it's edibles, but sometimes it's body treats or homegoods as well.

Last year was, Cardamom granola squares, Lavender Truffles, Cookies and Cream Truffles and Chubby Hubby Cups.

Year before that it was Granola Gift Jars and Soy Aromatherapy Candles.

This year is Chai Spice Cookies and Assorted Chocolates!

Cran-Chia Fudge Balls
You could add anything into these fudge balls that you like. I used some cranberries and chia seeds for added crunch.

2c semi sweet chocolate chips
1tbs coconut milk
1tbs canola oil
1/3c dried cranberries
1/4c chia seeds

Melt chocolate and milk in a double broiler or in the microwave. Remove from heat and stir in oil until combined.
Fold in berries and seeds.
Roll into balls and Enjoy!
Store in the fridge.

Coconut Almond Cups
These are very reminiscent of an almond joy!

Makes 12
2c semi sweet chocolate chips
1tbs canola oil
muffin or cupcake liners
muffin or cupcake pan

Filling
1/3c manna coconut spread
1/3c coconut milk
1c chopped toasted almonds
1tbs almond butter
4tbs agave syrup
1tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8tsp salt

Line pan with liners and set aside.
Mix all filling ingredients together and set aside.
Melt chocolate and oil together over a double broiler or in the microwave. It melts quite quickly, so be mindful not to burn it. Once all the chocolate is melted, you can start making your cups.

Use about 1tbs per liner. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out chocolate. Make sure the bottom is covered as well as up the sides of the liner. I go about 1/2 way up. if you want a thicker cup, go all the way up.

Once you have all 12 done, put them in freezer to set. Takes about 5 minutes.
Remove them from the freezer and add a dollop of filling to the middle of each cup. Cover the filling with your remaining chocolate and smooth out over the top. Be sure the whole thing is covered. Return to the freezer to set.
Once they have set, you can enjoy them!
Store in the fridge.

Peanut Butter Cups
Makes 12
2c semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4c smooth peanut butter
1tbs canola oil
muffin or cupcake liners
muffin or cupcake pan

Filling
3/4c smooth or chunky peanut butter mixed with 1tbs agave syrup.

Line pan with liners and set aside.

Melt 1st 3 ingredients over a double broiler or in the microwave. It melts quite quickly, so be mindful not to burn it. Once all the chocolate is melted, you can start making your cups.

Use about 1tbs per liner. Use the back of a spoon to smooth out chocolate. Make sure the bottom is covered as well as up the sides of the liner. I go about 1/2 way up. if you want a thicker cup, go all the way up.

Once you have all 12 done, put them in freezer to set. Takes about 5 minutes.
Remove them from the freezer and add a dollop of peanut butter to the middle of each cup. Cover the peanut butter with your remaining chocolate and smooth out over the top. Be sure the whole thing is covered. Return to the freezer to set.
Once they have set, you can enjoy them!
Store in the fridge.