Neven’s Christmas Chocolate Mendiants

Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper and place on a flat cool surface such as the worktop

Place both chocolate types in heatproof bowls

Fill 2 small saucepan up to a quarter with water and bring to a simmer. When the water simmering, place the bowls of chocolate on top, making sure that the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl

When the chocolate is melted remove from the heat

Using a teaspoon, spoon small amounts of chocolate onto the parchment paper leaving space between each

Sprinkle over your desired toppings, use a selection of toppings in varying combinations

Continue in batches using the remaining chocolate

Leave the decorated mendiants to cool and set completely

Once set carefully remove each mendicant from the parchment paper

Place into an airtight container or into bags tied with a ribbon for a lovely homemade gift