National Chocolate Covered Anything Day 2016: 5 Recipes To Celebrate The Chocolate-Filled Day

Chocolate goes with everything, and today is the day to celebrate it.

Dec. 16 is celebrated as the National Chocolate Covered Anything Day, allowing for guilt-free consumption of as much delicious chocolate as you want. A versatile food item, chocolate is the main constituent of a large number of desserts and tastes equally good on its own.

Chocoholics, however, will agree that adding chocolate to anything can make the final product even better. From liquid chocolate on raisins, nuts and waffles to strange variations like chocolate covered sushi, dipping chocolate can take you a long way.

On this Chocolate Covered Anything Day, here is your guide to some great recipes, ranging from the world-renowned chocolate covered strawberries to savory options like chocolate covered potato chips for those of you who like a burst of flavors in your mouth. There is also a surprise at the end, to make the day even more special.

Read below for five splendid takes on your favorite chocolate:

White and Dark Chocolate Strawberries

Chocolate and fruit is a classic combination and strawberries remain the favorite when it comes to dipping fruit in the dark liquid. A simple dish, chocolate dipped strawberries are very easy to make and can be the star of the table at any gathering. See the recipe here.

Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Meringues

If you’re in the mood to treat yourself but don’t wish to cheat on your health plans, homemade meringues are the go-to option for some lower-calorie indulgence. The light, melt-in-your-mouth bites are the perfect base for some liquid chocolate. Read the recipe here.

Coconut Macaroons Dipped in Chocolate

Chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons will be perfect for your celebration of Chocolate Covered Anything Day, but can also double up for great gifts this holiday season. You can access the easy recipe here.

Chocolate Covered White Chocolate Cheesecake

Everybody loves a good cheesecake and when it’s covered in chocolate, there’s no beating this dessert. This easy recipe will help you take on any holiday celebration like a professional.

Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

While many will be apprehensive about taking on this sweet and savory dish, once you have tasted this variation of regular potato chips, there’s no going back to the distinction between the two. See the recipe here.

BONUS: Salted Dark Chocolate Popcorn

Celebrating Chocolate Covered Anything Day means you get a little extra of everything. Here is a recipe of the traditional movie-watching snack that will ramp up your home theatre experience.