Homemade Chocolate Hanukkah Gelt with Apricot Almond Topping

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Rich, smooth chocolate coins decorated with dried apricot pieces and toasted almonds, perfect for celebrating Hanukkah. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried apricots, and sliced almonds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 12 Middle Eastern cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a heatproof bowl, combine 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tbsp coconut oil. Melt gently over a double boiler or in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
  2. Step 2: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon, spoon out the melted chocolate into coin shapes about 2 inches in diameter, smoothing the tops with the back of the spoon.
  3. Step 3: Immediately sprinkle each chocolate coin with 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots and 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds evenly distributed over all coins.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate the chocolate coins for at least 20 minutes until fully set and firm before serving.

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