CHOCOLATE TRUNK WITHOUT OVEN

 Creating a chocolate trunk without an oven can be done by making a no-bake chocolate dessert, such as a chocolate refrigerator cake or a chocolate salami. Here's a simple recipe for a no-bake chocolate refrigerator cake that you can shape into a trunk:

No-Bake Chocolate Refrigerator Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chocolate cookies (graham crackers, digestive biscuits, or any other chocolate-flavored cookies)
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• Chocolate wafers or additional cookies for decoration

Instructions:

1. Crush the Cookies: Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or place them in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

2. Mix with Butter: In a bowl, mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of a rectangular dish to form the base of your chocolate trunk. This will be the "ground."

3. Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

4. Add Nuts (Optional): If you're using nuts, stir them into the chocolate mixture.

5. Layer the Trunk: Pour the chocolate mixture over the cookie base in the dish, spreading it evenly to create the trunk of the tree.

6. Refrigerate: Place the dish in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2-3 hours, or until the chocolate is set.

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   Decorate: Once the chocolate has set, you can decorate your chocolate trunk. Use additional chocolate wafers or cookies to create branches and other features of the tree.

8. Serve: Cut into slices and serve. Your no-bake chocolate trunk is ready!

Feel free to get creative with the decoration. You can use icing, powdered sugar, or additional chocolates to add details to your chocolate trunk. Enjoy your delicious, no-bake chocolate dessert!