Macadamia bites = macadamia nuts covered in heavenly chocolate and salted caramel, all wrapped up in a neat little pastry bundle.
When it comes to sweet treats, I’m a huge fan of nuts covered in chocolate. Add salted caramel to the mix and it’s a sure bet I’ll be smitten. So, when I was invited to Aubrey of Real Housemoms virtual birthday party, I knew exactly what I wanted to make.
If you haven’t met Aubrey, she’s a talented, fun-loving gal. And she’s a totally awesome mom! She’s a smart businesswoman who goes after what she wants, but, more importantly, she’s an incredibly sweet and encouraging friend who always has an uplifting word to share!
Several of her blog contributors have gotten together to celebrate the awesomeness that is Aubrey by having a surprise party for her. Please be sure to check out all the other amazing recipes!
Now, I’ve had my share of baking fails, so I wanted to insure these macadamia bites would come out right the first time. With just a couple of store-bought items and a few simple steps, you will have the best tasting little desserts on your hands. But not for long, because they will be devoured in no time.
Starting with puff pastry, I unrolled each sheet on a lightly floured surface. I cut the sheet into three pieces, using the folds as a guide. Then I cut the sheet into three more sections, the opposite direction, to make 9 squares total.
I purchased some macadamia nuts covered in chocolate and caramel and a local store, and set one upside down in the middle of each square of puff pastry. To make the pocket, I brought up two opposite ends and joined them together. Then I did the same with the other ends.
Pinching the corners together to make sure the chocolate wouldn’t oose out, I turned the right side up on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. All they needed was about 15 minutes to bake and they were ready for a sprinkling of sparkling decorative sugar.
These macadamia bites were so delicious – all that warm chocolate and luscious caramel was too tempting to resist, so I didn’t. It went perfect with my morning coffee.
Click on each link to see what everyone else is bringing to the party!
Bacon-Wrapped Chorizo Stuffed Dates from Bread Booze Bacon
Free Printable Birthday Card from I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Tropical Sangria Poke Cake from Frugal Foodie Mama
S’moretini from Life Tastes Good
Margarita Cupcakes from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits from Self Proclaimed Foodie
DIY Wine Charms from Home.Made.Interest
Fancy Feathered Drink Stirrers from View From The Fridge
Classic Chocolate Cake from It Is A Keeper
Citrus Sangria from Noshing with the Nolands
Tequila Sunrise Cupcakes from Around My Family Table
Lightened-Up Cake Batter Truffles from Happy Food Healthy Life
Samoa Martini from Wine & Glue
Buffalo Chicken Flautas from The Magical Slow Cooker
Cake Batter Shooters from A Night Owl
Macadamia bites = macadamia nuts covered in heavenly chocolate and salted caramel, all wrapped up in a neat little pastry bundle.
10 minPrep Time
15 minCook Time
25 minTotal Time
Yields 18
Ingredients
- 1 package puff pastry
- 18 pieces of chocolate and caramel covered candy {i found mine at Costco}
- Decorative sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Take puff pastry out of refrigerator and let sit until able to unroll, about 20 minutes
- Cut the sheet into three pieces, using the folds as a guide
- Cut the sheet into three more sections, in the opposite direction, to make 9 squares total
- Repeat with second sheet
- Set one candy upside down in the middle of each square of puff pastry
- Bring up two opposite ends of pastry and join them together; repeat with the other ends
- Pinch the ends together so the chocolate doesn't ooze out and place right-side up on a baking shet lined with parchment paper
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
- Lightly brush with melted butter and sprinkle with decorative sugar
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