Homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Dark Chocolate

Rich. Silky. Irresistibly smooth.

Ingredients (Makes about 1 cup of chocolate)

• ½ cup coconut oil (or cocoa butter, for a firmer finish)
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 3–4 tbsp pure maple syrup, honey, or agave (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt

Optional Add-Ins (for a gourmet touch):

• Chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios)
• Toasted coconut flakes
• Sea salt flakes
• Chopped dried fruit
• A dash of cayenne or cinnamon

How to Make It