Dripping chocolate soothes the soul. Beat summer at its own heated game with chocolate melt-downs. Many of us grew up with campfire “S’mores” and there is no reason to not bring the “Kumbaya” moment indoors by creating a baked “Graham” cracker crust. Top it with a jar of creamed marshmallows. Then, top it with crumbled “Graham” crackers . The crowning glory is final topping of chocolate ganache frosting! Ooze, on; ooze, on. Another quick cool melt-down, for the age agreeables, is to create a special blend of iced coffee. Just prepare the coffee. Then, heat a jigger of Bourbon, per person, with 1 teaspoon of instant powdered hot chocolate to melt the chocolate. Then, add the Bourbon/chocolate mixture into the coffee . Add a dash of orange zest and serve the drink over ice. I call it the Hill-Country melt-down. Chocolate snacks are a summer necessity. So, enjoy my Banana Nut Chocolate Muffins for your own melt-in-your-mouth-melt-down. © Kelly McBride Loft
Kelly’s Banana Nut Chocolate Muffins
To a chocolate cake mix, add 1 cup of dark rum, 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, 4 beaten eggs, 3/4 cup of milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 4 mashed bananas and 1 cup of chopped pecans. Bake for about 45 minutes in prepared cups at 350˚F until done. Top each muffin with chocolate ganache frosting or rum icing glaze. © Kelly McBride Loft