100-Calorie Snack Cookbook

Sally has known me since I was born and is an amazing woman, mother and cook.  Our fathers were BFF’s as she is with my older sister Lizzy.  Sally has written over 20 cookbooks and has just launched the one we all need to know about immediately!   Her other cookbooks include hearty meals, $50 dinner parties, wonderful pizzas, ice cream, party dips, nuts and more.  Be sure to check out her website Sally Sampson for the whole scoop!  Sally has generously provided us with one of her favorite recipes from the new 100 Calorie Snack Cookbook that was released on April 28th, 2009.

Recipe for Chocolate Matchsticks

Sally says, “My childhood friend Cynthia Stuart introduced me to this quintessential salty-sweet combination many years ago but I have to admit I consider this rendition pure genius! Just see how cool they look!”

Serves 1

15 pretzel thins (about [1/2] ounce)

2 teaspoons semisweet chocolate morsels

Place the chocolate morsels on a small plate and microwave for 10 seconds. Stir. Continue microwaving until the chocolate has melted, about 40 seconds. Take 1 pretzel stick and dip the end in the chocolate. Dip again. Continue with all the pretzels. If there is any chocolate remaining, keep dipping the pretzels until the chocolate has been used up and the tips are well coated. Serve immediately or set aside at room temperature for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts: Calories: 100; Calories from Fat: 27; Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1.7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 192mg; Carbohydrates: 17.2g; Dietary Fiber: 1.1g; Protein: 2.1g