Homemade chocolate candy gift recipe

This good homemade chocolate candy recipe makes a good gift for all your occasions.

INGREDIENTS

4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 c. maple syrup (Grade B or Amber preferred)
1/3 c. of raisins
1/4 c. currants (optional)
1/2 c. hazelnuts or almonds, chopped

1 tsp dark rum (Myers is good) or vanilla

DIRECTIONS

1. In microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate.
2. Add raisins and/or currants, rum or vanilla, and nuts.
3. Combine well.
4. Drop onto wax paper in rounded spoonfuls, using two spoons or a small ice cream or cookie scoop.
5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes,
6. Store in a ziploc bag in a cool place.

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