Bud-Bunnies Easter Treats

Bud-Bunnies by JeffThe420Chef
Makes 12 BudBunnies

You'll need a Mini-Bunny mold pan (Wilton makes one)

• 1 stick + 2 tablespoons melted JeffThe420Chef "Light Tasting" CannaButter (10 TBSP butter when melted)
• 1 1/2 cups Cane sugar
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Cacao powder
• 1/4 rounded teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 large eggs, cold
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)

For Chocolate Coating
• 8 oz Melting Chocolate - Dark or Milk Chocolate
• 4 oz Melting Chocolate - White or pre-colored as desired
• Paramount crystals
• Food Coloring (if desired)
• Parchment paper

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325º.
2. Spray the Bunny molds with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Combine melted Cannabutter, sugar, cacao powder and salt
4. Add vanilla to eggs and whisk well.
5. Blend egg mixture with Cannabutter mixture until thick and smooth
6. Add flour slowly and stir until fully combined. Mix will be thick.
7. Add Pecans and mix until evenly distributed
8. Using a teaspoon, drop 1 heaping teaspoon into each Bunny mold.
9. Bake 25-30 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and cool completely.

TO COAT and DECORATE
1. Add 4 oz of the melting chocolate and a pinch of Paramount Crystals to a glass bowl.
2. Microwave on high for :20 seconds
3. Remove from Microwave and with a silicone spatula quickly stir the chocolate as it starts to melt.
4. Place in microwave for another :20 seconds.
5. Remove and quickly mix again until melted and smooth (you made an additional :10-:20 depending on the chocolate and your microwave)
6. Using a toothpick, hold each BudBunny and using the spatula, drip melted chocolate onto bunny to coat.
7. Hint: TO SMOOTH CHOCOLATE, tap the wrist of the hand holding the coated BudBunny so excess chocolate drips off back into the bowl.
8. Place coated BudBunnies on parchment paper to dry
9. To add color chocolate accents, follow steps 1-5 and melt the white or colored chocolate with a pinch of paramount crystals.  Add food coloring if desired.
10. Place melted chocolate in decorating bag (or just a plastic baggie)
11.Use the thinnest decorating nozzle OR Poke a small hole in the corner of the bag and decorate to your hearts content.

CannaBaby Love Bites (QUICK & EASY)

 MAKES 12

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Heart Shaped baking mold
• Your favorite brownie mix
• Dark Melting Chocolate
• White Melting Chocolate (to decorate)
• Food Coloring (for "striped" version) or Food "tattoos"  (optional)
• Large Glass Bowl
• Medium Glass Bowl
• Parchment paper 

INGREDIENTS

Brownie 

• 1 Box Brownie Mix
• Melted CannaButter (substitute the equivalent of the oil required per the recipe on the box)
• Eggs (per recipe on back of box)

Chocolate Coating and Decorating (you can find these at Michael's Craft Stores or your favorite baking supply store)

• 10 oz (or 1/2 bag) Melting Chocolate
• Food Coloring (gels are the best)  or Food Tattoos 

HOW TO MAKE

1. Preheat oven to 340º (DO NOT PREHEAT ABOVE 340º, this will weaken your brownies)
2. Follow the direction on the back of the brownie box SUBSTITUTING melted CannaButter for the oil in the recipe
3. Spray heart shaped molds lightly with cooking spray
4. Spoon 1 heaping TBSP of batter into each mold (should fill about 2/3)
5. Bake at 340º for 25-30 Mins (add a few mins for higher altitudes)
6. Brownies are done when you can stick a toothpick in the center and it comes out dry, without wet batter stuck to it.
7. Let cool for at least 30 mins

Coating and Decorating

1. Place melting chocolate in a microwave safe glass bowl and microwave on high for :10seconds
2. using a spatula, vigorously mix chocolate as it melts and gets smooth and creamy right before your vary eyes!
3. If chocolate is not totally melted after 2-3 mins of vigorous mixing. Microwave again for :10 seconds and repeat the process.
4. Once chocolate is melted, smooth and creamy....
5. Using a toothpick or small 2 prong fork to hold the brownie, carefully coat the brownie with the chocolate using a spoon or spatula.  
6. Shake off excess chocolate by taping your wrist a few times. 
7. Place smooth, chocolate covered brownie on Parchment paper
8. If you are decorating with "tattoos, place tattoos on brownie now.  
9. When all the brownies are coated, refrigerate for 30 Mins
1. To add Color stripes, melt "white" chocolate in the Microwave following steps 1-4
2. Add 1-2 drops of your chosen food coloring gel 
3. When you are happy with the color, using a knife or thin decorating spatula, scoop up some colored chocolate and vigorously shake back and forth over brownies creating the "striped" look. It helps to tap your wrist as you go along. (you may want to practice a few times over the bowl before you attempt on the brownies).
10. Refrigerate for another 30 Mins and Voíla!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

JeffThe420Chef