Archive for June, 2015

When it comes to fun food, fondue is at the top of our list. What could be better than dipping your favorite fruit or snack into a warm, delicious pool of melted Mallo goodness? Fondue is the perfect party food, with endless possibilities. Ideal any time of year, fondue can be served as part of an outdoor buffet for a backyard picnic. A festive addition to any desert table, fondue is also a creative offering during the holidays. No matter what the occasion, guests will enjoy using fondue forks or skewers to serve themselves and dip to their heart’s content. The following fondue recipe is delicious with any of our Mallo Cups.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 8-oz non-dairy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 20 Mallo Cup candies
• 16 oz break up chocolate milk*

Preparation

1. Chop up Mallo Cup candies in quarters (chill first for easier chopping).
2. In a buttered crock pot, combine break up chocolate, Mallo Cup candies, and milk.
3. Cover and turn on low setting, stirring every 30 minutes during the first hour until melted and smooth.
4. After the first hour, cook on low for two to six hours. Serve with pound cake and fruit pieces.

*Breakup chocolate is also known as melting chocolate or confectionery coating. This type of chocolate is different from baking chocolate, which can also be melted. However, break up chocolate is best for dipping and fondue.

Remember, just about anything can be dipped in fondue, so get creative by providing unusual fruit choices, such as pineapple, mango, or orange slices. For those with an extra sweet tooth, offer pound cake pieces, rice cereal treats, chocolate chip cookie bites, cheesecake bites, or marshmallows. Salty snacks are a good choice as well, so try pretzel rods or even potato chips.

Chocolate comes from the seed of a cocoa tree, so that makes it healthy, right? It turns out, the answer is yes! Who knew eating dark marshmallow cups could be good for you? If you’re wondering just what makes dark chocolate so healthy, read on. 

• Dark chocolate has tons of fiber and minerals. Chocolate that is 70 to 85 percent cacao contains iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, not to mention soluble fiber.
• It’s a great source of antioxidants. Flavanols, polyphenols, and catechins are all organic compounds that function as antioxidants. Scientific research has shown that dark chocolate contains more antioxidant power than blueberries or even acai berries.
• Dark chocolate can help improve risk factors for heart disease. Cocoa powder has been shown to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol while increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.
• Dark chocolate might help lower blood pressure. Flavanols in dark chocolate can stimulate nitric oxide production in the lining of the arteries. This causes arteries to relax, which reduces blood pressure.
• Dark chocolate has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death.

So the next time you’re craving dark chocolate, go ahead and indulge!

ChStaying loyal to your favorite brand of candy is as simple as continuously buying their products. For brands like Boyer Candy, saving your Mallo cup points can give you the opportunity to do more than just eat your favorite brand — you can wear it and share it!

As many avid Mallo cup lovers are aware, Mallo Cup Play Money, which can be redeemed for Boyer Candy prizes, is found inside of each package of Mallo cups. Why not go above and beyond to represent your favorite chocolate candies or share their brand with the world?

Gifting for Friends and Family

If you’ve been a true supporter of Mallo cups, why not treat yourself or a loved one with a prize? Saving Mallo points provides you with extra funds to buy more candy, buy yourself some Mallo cup memorabilia, or even find the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one.

Sharing your love of Mallo cups with the world is not only a great way to support a brand that has earned your loyalty, but you’ll be doing others a favor by introducing them to these delicious treats. The prizes available to purchase for Mallo cups are reasonable items that you can find everyday use for, so they’ll make the perfect gift for a birthday or holiday event!