Maple slices are a delicious and easy candy or dessert that can be made as an alternative for those who may have nut allergies or simply don't care for nuts. These treats are especially popular around Christmas time but are also great for Easter and other special occasions. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can have this tasty treat on hand in no time. The possibilities are truly endless when it comes to decorating maple slices. From different candies and sprinkles to cookie decorations and sugars, you can find a treat that suits your taste and style perfectly.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MAPLE LOGS
For as long as I can remember, these fancy little maple logs have been a Christmas tradition at our house. My girls loved working the assembly line and dipping the ends in chocolate.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield About 6 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., On a lightly floured surface, shape dough into 1/2-in.-wide logs. Cut into 2-in. pieces. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 15-18 minutes or until set and very lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in walnuts. Place on waxed paper until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MAPLE LOG ROLLS
This is a perfect application for maple butter, combining with almond for the filling and garnishing the dark chocolate crust. An elegant dessert for holiday guests.
Categories Cakes
Yield 12 portions
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine maple butter and almond powder until you obtain a spread-like consistency. Set aside.
- Using a rolling-pin, flatten the bread slices, spread with almond mixture, then roll up into little logs. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Melt chocolate in double boiler over low heat. Remove from heat.
- Working with one at a time, dip the log rolls in the melted chocolate, and allow them to set in the fridge.
- In a bowl, melt maple butter in the microwave for 30 seconds over high heat. Using a cone made out of wax paper or a spoon, decorate the logs with the melted maple butter.
CHOCOLATE-COVERED APPLE SLICES
Steps:
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together over a double boiler. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Slice the apple into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Dip the apple slices one at a time into the chocolate, making sure to coat them evenly. The chocolate should go at least three-quarters of the way up each apple slice. Let the excess chocolate drip off.
- Press one side of each slice into the peanuts or coconut, and place the slices non-peanut/coconut-side down on the parchment. Place in the fridge or freezer until the chocolate hardens, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MAPLE SLICES
Enjoy these maple flavored cookies dipped in chocolate glaze and sprinkled with pecans - can be made ahead if you are short on baking time.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and maple extract with electric mixer on medium speed until blended, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Shape into roll, 12 inches long. Wrap and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheet, place 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool completely.
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Dip half of each cookie into glaze. Sprinkle with additional pecans. Place on waxed paper until glaze is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 45 mg
CANDIED MAPLE ORANGE SLICES
This was an ad hoc creation for someone who couldn't eat strawberries. They are very sweet and 2 to 3 slices satisfies even an ardent sugar monger. The name is inspired by Anthony Wilford Brimley. We eat the slices slightly warm but they can benefit from time in the refrigerator.
Provided by Andrew Oliver
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes
Time 26m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine 1/3 of the sugar and water in a large skillet over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Add orange slices. Sprinkle some sugar over the exposed side; cook until sugar dissolves into the orange slices, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the second side. Drain water.
- Flip orange slices and cover with some more sugar; drizzle some maple syrup on top. Cook until sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and repeat on the second side. Repeat until orange slices appear candied, scraping any melted sugar off the bottom of the skillet and onto the slices. Transfer to a plate and let cool, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
CANDIED ORANGE SLICES DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE
Someone gave us a gift of these delicious orange slices. These tangy oranges and creamy chocolate are an unbeatable combination. They look fancy and colorful, and are easy to make. A Christmas favorite. These do take a while to make but are well worth it. The orange slices are delicious even without the chocolate. Drying time not included in time. NOTE: When cooking the orange slices DO-NOT STIR. If someone is helping you make sure they do not stir just them push down on the orange slices as recipe says. :) I cut the slices in half again after cooking.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Candy
Time 2h30m
Yield 50 slices
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the oranges in half lengthwise, with the cut side down slice the oranges crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, (you will have 1/2 of a slice of orange:DO-NOT peel),discard the ends.
- In a 10-inch saute pan combine the water and the 3 1/2 cups of sugar, stir to blend, then bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the orange slices, separating them, and simmer them gently for 1 hour uncovered; peroidically dunk any floating slices.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Remove the orange slices, with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to let drain and dry for 24 hours; NOTE; I dryed them in my oven set for for baked goods, or if oven has a pilot light, this worked great if it is a damp day.
- After drying the slices, toss them in the granulated sugar and reserve them, do not stack them as they will stick together.
- While you are coating the orange slices with the sugar, have the chocolate melting slowly in the top of a double boiler over 120 degree water: Chocolate can be melted in the microwave.
- When all the chocolate is melted and creamy and registers 100 degrees on an instant themometer, remove the top section from the double boiler.
- Add the 2-ounce of chocolate and gently stir until the thermometer reads 88 degrees to 91 degree, then remove what remains of the chunk of chocolate.
- Now dip the orange slices 2/3 of the way into the chocalate; gently scrape off excess chocolate against the side of the pan.
- Place the orange slices on a sheet of wax paper to set.
- Work quickly with the slices if the chocolate becomes to thick for dipping, place it over the 120 degree water again until it reaches 88 to 91 degrees.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.9, Sodium 4.5, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 26.1, Protein 2.4
DELECTABLE MAPLE NUT CHOCOLATES
"This recipe goes back about 40 years. My father loved anything with maple flavoring, so my mother tweaked a brownie recipe to suit his tastes. She would be so happy to know her recipe is still being made after all these years." -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 13 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine milk and butter. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Place the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl; add milk mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in the walnuts, maple flavoring and vanilla. Roll into 3/4-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., In a microwave, melt the chips, bittersweet chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE DIPPED APPLES
Granny Smith apples are dipped in chocolate and rolled in candy or nuts. Use your favorite chocolate for this recipe, dark milk or white. This is good to make with children close to Halloween or anytime.
Provided by CANDYPEACHESCHIC
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Insert wooden craft sticks or lollipop sticks into the cores of the apples at the stem. Place the roasted peanuts and candies on separate plates. Set aside.
- Place the chocolate into a metal or glass bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water. Stir frequently until melted. Remove from the heat. Dip apples into the melted chocolate, turning to coat completely. Dip or roll in candy or nuts, then place on a sheet of waxed paper. Repeat with remaining apples. Allow apples to set at room temperature until the chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.5 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 66.8 mg, Sugar 62.6 g
Tips:
- For a smoother chocolate coating, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring in between.
- To make the maple slices extra crispy, bake them for a few minutes longer or until they are golden brown.
- If you don't have maple syrup, you can substitute it with honey or agave nectar.
- For a fun and festive twist, decorate the chocolate-dipped maple slices with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
- Store the chocolate-dipped maple slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Chocolate-dipped maple slices are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy, sweet, and chocolatey, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give these chocolate-dipped maple slices a try. You won't be disappointed!
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